PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast Introduction to Metabolic Psychiatry with Dr. Matthew Bernstein
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Jun 4, 2025 Join Dr. Matthew Bernstein, a Harvard-affiliated psychiatrist and chief medical officer at Accord and Ellenhorn Clinics, as he dives into metabolic psychiatry, a groundbreaking field blending mental health with metabolic processes. He shares insights on the ketogenic diet, detailing its history and potential benefits for psychiatric disorders. Learn about the vital role of ketone levels in treatment and the relationship between diet and heart health. Dr. Bernstein also advocates for nutritional reforms in mental health care, emphasizing the importance of holistic approaches.
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Metabolic Psychiatry Basics
- Metabolic psychiatry targets metabolic processes and biomarkers as root causes of psychiatric illnesses.
- It challenges mind-body dualism by connecting mental states directly to physical brain health.
Metabolic Interventions Are Disease-Modifying
- Metabolic interventions can potentially modify the disease, not just relieve symptoms.
- They often improve patients' functional outcomes beyond traditional psychiatric medication effects.
Metabolic Dysfunction May Precede Mental Illness
- Metabolic dysfunction often precedes psychiatric disorders like psychosis.
- Rising metabolic illness in children may contribute to increased mental health disorders in teens and young adults.
