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The Anatomy of Anxiety: An Interview With Ellen Vora

Mad in America

If we’re experiencing a lot of false anxiety, our moods are this pinball game. She’s the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. She considers the whole person and addresses imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her BA from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University.

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Functional Psychiatry: The Future of Mental Health Care

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

By blending principles of functional medicine with psychiatry, it examines how genetics, nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors contribute to mental health challenges. Personalized Care: Treatments are customized to include dietary adjustments, nutritional supplements, psychotherapy, and mindfulness practices.

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Healing From Psychiatric Drug Harm, Part 2: Rational Approaches to Recovery

Mad in America

In my last piece , I wrote about various neuro-rehab therapies I engaged in with Dr. J, the functional brain injury specialist, and that there came a point when my husband and I knew we’d reached the end of what medical science could offer me. I sat down to write this article with the experience of severe akathisia fresh in my mind.

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A Felt Sense of Safety – From Disassociation to Embodiment

Mad in America

My lovely psychiatrist, Dr. Volls, advised me on the concept of “mood management.” A nutrition geek and nature fanatic who loved learning about the healing power of food, I could not wrap my mind around how I needed prescriptions to balance my brain. It was the perfect way to start my senior year of high school. Don’t tell.

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Can My Therapist Give Me Diet Tips? Understanding Their Role

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Their primary role is to address mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. General Discussions: Therapists can talk about the impact of nutrition on mental health, such as how certain foods might influence mood or energy levels. Can Therapists Provide Dietary Advice? When Can a Therapist Talk About Diet?

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How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System (Best Practices)

The Anxiety Guy

Deep Quality Sleep (6-8 Hours) Quality sleep is crucial for repairing the body and brain. Aromatherapy Scents like lavender, coffee beans, and essential oils can reduce stress markers in the brain, providing a quick and effective way to calm your nervous system. Consider exploring the Wim Hof Method for more on cold therapy.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Mostly sees patients with a Mood Disorder: Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. Available services include: monitoring and managing medical complications of disordered eating, nutritional education and counseling, psychiatric medication prescribing and management, and different psychotherapy options. Sarah Johnson, M.D.,