Functional Psychiatry is here!

Currently, I'm halfway through a year-long functional psychiatry fellowship, and I'm learning LOADS! But what does "functional psychiatry" mean? I’m learning to understand and treat mental health conditions (such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.) by addressing the biological root causes of symptoms. I am learning rigorous science-backed evidence-based research with practical, clinically proven applications. In order to provide more precise and compassionate care.

Yes, people are in dire need of mental health care and professional help, but for too long professional help has approached mental health with only one perspective: medications first. I’m not saying that medications never have a role but know that the majority of mental health conditions can improve, if not resolve before a single prescription is written. Giving the brain what it is craving in order to optimize function is essential to mental and physical health. The brain, gut, sleep, metabolism, infections, and external environment all play a role in our well-being or dis-ease.

Would you like to know more about how to optimize your brain functionality the natural way? There are no quick fixes, no one-size-fits-all approach, no single modality that is the key. There is an alternative to medications although the pressure to start them right away is huge. A personalized, whole-body approach that lead to lasting recovery takes time and testing, but it will be worth it.

Psychotropic medications may seem like the answer to fix an issue more quickly, but they usually don’t fix a problem – they merely temper symptoms. Medications also have a lot of side effects, some of those can be irreversible. Many are very difficult to discontinue and require skilled help to ween off.

If you would like to know more about how I can help your and/or your child take a drug-free approach to mental health, please reach out to the office email info@imagodeihealth.com. I look forward to serving you!