Improve patient care and expand your clinical toolkit with brand-new, scientific treatment approaches for Anorexia Nervosa
Functional Medicine for Anorexia Nervosa Training
Improve patient care and expand your clinical toolkit with brand-new, scientific treatment approaches for Anorexia Nervosa
Don’t miss this newly developed Functional Medicine Training for Anorexia Nervosa by bestselling author and renowned eating disorder psychiatrist, James Greenblatt, MD.
Dr. James Greenblatt, the best-selling author of Answers to Anorexia, has released his updated scientific and evidence-based research to support a transformative approach to treating the most life-threatening mental illness today, Anorexia nervosa. Dr. Greenblatt has been actively treating children, adolescents, and adults with eating disorders for over 25 years, building scientific and evidence-based biologically focused research and treatment protocols that move from the roller coaster of Anorexia to an organized, biological approach to treating your patients who suffer from this hard to harness disease.
The body of scientific research has been expanded significantly over the last decade, and it continues, overwhelmingly, to corroborate the established relationship between malnutrition and brain function across every major psychiatric illness. From depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia to eating disorders, anxiety, and suicide prevention, scientific evidence confirms robust associations between discrete nutritional imbalances and the emergence, entrenchment, and/or symptomatic severity of psychiatric presentations.
The current medical model for treating anorexia desperately needs additional evidence-based strategies that will lead to better outcomes. By correcting biochemistry and healing both the brain and body, we can then support the mind and spirit through psychotherapy. This model, combined with already-existing treatment strategies, comprises an approach that is comprehensive, balanced, and, most importantly, successful.
Program Format:
Self-paced and online with three live, guided trainings
Live Training Lecture Dates:
November 2, 4 & 18
Accreditation:
4.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ credits
Who Should Enroll
Ideal for psychiatrists, clinicians (MD/DO), nurses and nurse practitioners, therapists, physicians and physician assistants, naturopathic physicians, dietitians, nutritional experts, and other health and mental health professionals who treat eating disorders, or want to expand their knowledge and skills in this area
Enrollment fee: $395
Questions about this training and how it fits with your clinical goals? Email education@psychiatryredefined.org to learn more.
Discover comprehensive functional psychiatric interventions to help your patients finally heal. Plus, gain clinical protocols you can use immediately in your practice.
Dr. Greenblatt’s Anorexia Nervosa (AN) Training explores the comprehensive psychiatric interventions needed to help your patients achieve root cause recovery and true healing. The AN training offers access to clinical protocols that you can implement immediately into your practice.
Dr. James Greenblatt will present an effective integrative, biological model for treating anorexia in this training. The model focuses on addressing malnutrition and prioritizing nutritional repletion.
By integrating best practices from traditional medicine, therapy, and functional medicine, Dr. Greenblatt equips you with the knowledge to understand and treat the underlying causes of anorexia nervosa.
“This training has been an incredible and eye opening opportunity for me to understand the biology behind eating disorders. Unfortunately this information is not standard in typical training programs for eating disorder ‘specialists’ — but absolutely NEEDS TO BE! Hopefully we can be the ones to change mental health CARE thanks to Dr. Greenblatt!”
– Danielle S.
Why aren’t we treating a disorder that robs the body of nutrients… with nutrients?
100% of anorexia patients are malnourished, and mainstream treatment models are fundamentally incomplete.
Traditional treatments for anorexia prioritize psychology and BMI restoration, and tend to omit considerations of biology, as well as the connections between malnutrition and brain function. In this training, Dr. James Greenblatt, world-renowned expert on nutritional psychiatry and bestselling author of Answers to Anorexia, will discuss proactive approaches to nutrition repletion and proven, evidence-based strategies to help patients find lasting relief.
The Psychiatry Redefined Anorexia Nervosa Training
Anorexia is a biological illness fundamentally sustained by starvation and malnutrition, whether self-imposed or the product of genetic, psychosocial, or environmental circumstances. Approaching AN solely as a psychological disorder does not account for the brain’s response to a shortage of essential nutrients. Join Dr. James Greenblatt as he examines the science and impact of nutritional deficiencies arising from prolonged self-starvation and how they disrupt normal brain function. This training provides a comprehensive system of care with targeted interventions to address biologic vulnerabilities and key vitamin/mineral deficiencies, support the gut-brain axis, and restore neurotransmitter functioning.
What’s Included in the Training
- Case Presentations & Discussions: Join Dr. Greenblatt, faculty and peers for three live lectures and group supervisions (rounds) to discuss curriculum and protocols, review interventions and testing methodologies, ask questions, and get feedback on real cases.
- 6+ Hours of Clinician-Led Curriculum: Discover curriculum on wide-ranging binge eating and food addiction research and functional treatment approaches
- 4 CME Course: Earn 4.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from the comprehensive course on AN
- 5+ Hours of Faculty Mentorship: Receive clinical guidance from Dr. Greenblatt, the pioneering expert in eating disorders, who has researched, developed, and implemented effective interventions with patients for decades
- Special Conference Lecture: Access to the exclusive conference lecture, Anorexia Nervosa: The Most Lethal, Yet Misunderstood, Disorder in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with Dr. James Greenblatt
- Guided, Self-paced Study: Learn at your own pace with our online curriculum, with weekly guidance from faculty
Functional Medicine for Anorexia Program Basics
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Learn how to create personalized, science-based treatment plans that address the root causes of anorexia nervosa; learn how to test, treat and restore patients’ unique biochemical and nutritional deficiencies, and regulate neurotransmitters; learn diagnostic tools and functional interventions to facilitate patient recovery.
ELIGIBILITY
Mental health providers such as psychiatrists and clinicians (MD/DO), nurses and nurse practitioners, therapists, physicians and physician assistants, naturopathic physicians, dieticians, nutritionists, and other health and mental health clinicians
TRAINING STRUCTURE
Combined live and recorded instruction; 5 hours of clinical discussions and 6 hours of self-paced curriculum, accessible from any device.
FACULTY MENTORING
Yes; 5 hours of direct mentorship from James Greenblatt, MD, and Erin Falco, RD, during the live training and group supervisions
ACCREDITATION
Eligible for 4.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
PROGRAM ACCESS
12 months of access to all online curriculum, material and supervision recordings
TUITION & ENROLLMENT
Program Fee: $395. Enrollment is now open for the fall 2024 session (begins November 2)
RECOMMENDED READING
Answers to Anorexia: Master the Balance of Hope & Healing by James Greenblatt, MD
Gain effective clinical concepts to address biology, metabolic abnormalities, dyslipidemia, micronutrient imbalances, and systemic inflammation for drastically better patient outcomes.
In this training, you’ll learn:
- The fundamentals of Anorexia Nervosa, including diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and more
- How malnutrition affects neurotransmitter synthesis
- How to address vitamin and mineral deficiencies to restore brain function
- What lab tests to run and how to analyze results for personalized treatment
- The interaction of genetics, disease and environmental factors on AN
- The cycle of pathologic fear conditioning and its relevance to etiology and symptom persistence
- Common psychiatric comorbidities of AN
Hands-on Clinical Mentoring & Community Support
Learn alongside your peers, and benefit from a live, 3-hour training and two discussion sessions (supervisions) conducted by James Greenblatt, MD, and Erin Falco, RD. The supervisions are designed for collaborative case discussions with peers, where you can exchange clinical insights and navigate challenging, real-world cases. Each discussion is led with practical application in mind, focusing on clinical concepts to ensure that the knowledge you gain can be immediately implemented with your patients. Attendance is encouraged but not required; everything is recorded for later viewing.
Training & Supervisions
LIVE TRAINING & SUPERVISION
Malnourished Minds: A New Model for the Treatment of Anorexia
November 2nd at 11:00 am EST
This three-hour training will kick off the training program. James Greenblatt, MD, and Erin Falco, RD will cover:
- Starvation & Brain Function / Fat Deficiency & Anorexia
- Micronutrient Deficiencies in AN, Part I: Zinc / Vegetarian Diet
- Clinical Strategies & Case Studies in AN
GROUP SUPERVISIONS
Micronutrient Defeciencies in AN, Parts II:
Vitamin B Deficiencies / B12, Folate, Thiamine
November 4th at 8:00 pm EST (1 hour)
The Fundamentals of Personalized Protocols for AN:
Low-Dose Lithium / Probiotics / Case Review & Open Q&A
November 18th at 8:00 pm EST (1 hour)
Attendance is not required but encouraged; everything is recorded for later viewing.
Training Curriculum
Functional & Integrative Medicine for Anorexia Nervosa (4 CME credits)
This 3-module course, presented by Dr. James Greenblatt, introduces a functional medicine model for anorexia nervosa (AN) treatment and recovery, in which the concept of anorexia nervosa is the result of a complex and biologically-mediated interplay between environmental, psychosocial, and metabolic factors is explored. Research supporting associations between metabolic abnormalities, dyslipidemia, micronutrient imbalances, and systemic inflammation will be objectively reviewed, illuminating critical treatment targets for today’s functional psychiatry practice and providing an empirically validated blueprint for personalized interventions. Upon completion, trainees will be able to substantiate the clinical utility of a functional medicine approach for anorexia nervosa, and safely incorporate evidence-based treatment strategies into existing therapeutic models to maximize patient outcomes.
The Neuroscience of Happiness: Providing Hope for Recovery from Disordered Eating
Over the last decade, new and improved brain imaging techniques have opened up novel opportunities to provide insight into what hope is and how therapy, nutrition, and drugs can catalyze the recovery process. Using a neuroscientific model, this unique course combines research and clinical knowledge with a patient’s perspective to demonstrate how hope is real, tangible, and even required in eating disorder recovery. An informative as well as entertaining presentation, this course provides a practical, neuroscientific explanation of hope, as well as concrete tools for helping clients to achieve lasting recovery.
The Oxytocin Paradox: Miracle Cure or Extraordinary Hype?
There has been increasing interest in the role of oxytocin in the development, maintenance and pathophysiology eating disorders. Oxytocin alters neural pathways that exert prosocial effects and modulates trust, fear, depression, anxiety, trauma, and neuroplasticity. Research supports the hormone reduces unconscious tendencies to focus on food, body shape and negative emotions. This course explores the potential of exogenous and endogenous oxytocin to improve the outcomes of eating disorder treatment.
What You’ll Get
Hands-on faculty guidance, peer collaboration, groundbreaking protocols… and so much more.
- A sustainable, long-term functional medicine plan for treating anorexia nervosa
- Comprehensive understanding of the neurological and biochemical complexities of anorexia
- Clinical instruction on integrating functional medicine protocols into care
- Treatment protocols based on analyzing and addressing nutritional deficiencies
- Guidelines for testing and recommendations for supplementation and augmentation
- Treatment pearls and interventions gleamed from Dr. Greenblatt’s 30 years of experience
Clinician-Led Education & Guidance
Discover a wealth of research-backed instruction developed and led by Dr. James Greenblatt, a psychiatrist with decades of clinical experience in functional medicine and nutritional psychiatry.
James Greenblatt, MD
A pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, James M. Greenblatt, MD, has treated patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. Dr. Greenblatt currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA for nearly 20 years, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine.
An acknowledged integrative medicine expert, educator, and author, Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. Through three decades of practice and research, Dr. Greenblatt is a leading contributor to helping physicians and patients understand the role of personalized medicine for mental illness.
Read More
He is the author of eight books, including the best-seller, Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD. His updated edition of Answers to Anorexia was released in October 2021 and his newest book, Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal is available now.
Dr. Greenblatt is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the personalized, evidence-based treatment of mental health. Psychiatry Redefined offers continuing online education, CME-approved courses, webinars, and a professional Fellowship in functional and integrative medicine for mental illness. To learn more, please visit www.JamesGreenblattMD.com.
Erin Falco, RD
Erin Falco, RD, owner of Root Health Nutrition and Wellness, specializes in mental health, gastrointestinal, and eating/feeding disorders. Starting in the fitness industry, Erin’s journey led her to become a Registered Dietitian after earning her BS at Montclair State University and completing a Dietetic internship at UMDNJ. She has worked alongside MDs, therapists in primary care and gynecology focusing on medical nutrition therapy for various disorders including pre/ post natal care. In 2015, Erin launched her private practice, emphasizing gastrointestinal and eating disorders. Her interest in functional medicine grew following her own late diagnosis of Celiac Disease and her son’s Diagnoses with PANS/PANDAS. This led her to train with the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), earn a certification through DIFM (Dietitians in functional Medicine), and attend numerous integrative medicine conferences. Erin is currently completing a nutritional psychiatry fellowship with Psychiatry Redefined. She also acts as a preceptor for dietetic interns and educates MDs on alternative approaches to Autism, ADHD, and other gastrointestinal/mental health disorders. Erin’s passion lies in offering families and healthcare providers deeper insights into the root causes affecting patients’ emotional and physical health.
Join us to learn the breakthrough therapies that your patients deserve.
Tuition Details:
$395
The Fall 2024 session runs November 2 – 18, 2024. The Anorexia Nervosa (AN) Training typically runs once a year; details on future sessions will be released in early 2025. All refunds must be requested within three (3) business days; refunds will be processed minus a $50 administrative fee and 3% transaction fee. Questions? Please email education@psychiatryredefined.org.
Special Educational Offer!
Expand your toolkit for treating patients with binge eating, food addiction and anorexia nervosa — enroll now in the Eating Disorders Training bundle for only $599!
This exclusive Eating Disorders Training Bundle features all the curriculum and benefits of the Anorexia Nervosa Training—PLUS, everything from our brand-new, Fall 2024 Binge Eating Disorder & Food Addiction Training, as well! You’ll get:
- Two live seminars with Dr. James Greenblatt and faculty featuring all-new treatment interventions
- Four clinical rounds (live supervisions) to present real cases, review targeted protocols with faculty, and connect with your peers
- 12.25 Continuing Medical Education (CME) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 18+ hours of clinician-led online curriculum
- 10+ hours of direct faculty mentorship and clinical guidance
- A sustainable, long-term functional medicine plan for treating binge eating, food addiction and anorexia
