The Dr. Hyman Show What’s Fueling Our Mental Health Crisis and How Can We Fix it? | Dr. Jaquel Patterson
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Aug 14, 2024 
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, a seasoned naturopathic physician with 16 years in functional medicine, joins the conversation to tackle mental health crises exacerbated by factors like inflammation and environmental toxins. They delve into the alarming rise of conditions such as depression and anxiety, particularly post-COVID. Patterson emphasizes the vital connection between diet and mental wellbeing, and shares innovative approaches like sauna therapy and nutrient supplementation for healing. Listeners gain insights on how to nurture mental health through holistic and functional practices.
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Limitations of Traditional Psychiatry
- Traditional psychiatry effectively classifies mental illnesses by symptoms, not causes.
- This has led to a reliance on medication without addressing the root causes of mental health issues.
Body-Brain Connection
- Treating the body can improve brain function, as seen with Lyme disease patients.
- Addressing underlying inflammation and immune dysregulation can alleviate mental health symptoms.
Neuroinflammation and Mental Health
- Chronic inflammation in the brain is a key factor in various mental health disorders.
- This inflammation is often missed in traditional psychiatry, leading to inadequate treatment.
