James Greenblatt, MD, Author at Psychiatry Redefined

Ultra-Processed Foods: A Catalyst for Addiction & Recovery?

The old adage about snack foods—“you can’t eat just one”—turns out to be more accurate than we ever imagined. Acknowledging Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Reading the…

James Greenblatt, MD12/02/2024

Depression

The Crucial Link Between Testosterone and Depression: Why It Matters for Both Men and Women

When treating patients who are struggling with depression, it can be critical to identify and address the root causes that are contributing to their symptoms.…

James Greenblatt, MD11/28/2024

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Integrative & Functional Medicine Nutritional & Metabolic Psychiatry

Homocysteine & Mental Health: A Test With Powerful Insights

As a clinician, you're always looking for ways to better understand and address the root causes of your patients' mental health challenges. In the world…

James Greenblatt, MD11/26/2024

Depression

Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Brief History

Antidepressant Withdrawal A Brief History The newest generation of antidepressant medications was heralded as a breakthrough in depression treatment when Prozac was introduced in 1988.…

James Greenblatt, MD11/26/2024

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Nutritional & Metabolic Psychiatry

N-Acetylcysteine and Mental Health

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a form of the amino acid cysteine that is often used as a nutritional supplement. Cysteine is considered a conditionally essential amino…

James Greenblatt, MD11/14/2024

ADHD

The Importance of Iron in ADHD: A Functional Psychiatry Perspective

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting millions of children and adults worldwide. Depending on the specific subtype, individuals with ADHD can…

James Greenblatt, MD10/26/2024

Anorexia Nervosa Integrative & Functional Medicine

Think Zinc: Micronutrient Supplementation for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa

Original article published in Psychiatric Times.Our model for treating anorexia nervosa (Anorexia Nervosa) is broken. Treatments are so poorly effective that it has been labeled…

James Greenblatt, MD10/25/2024

Nutritional & Metabolic Psychiatry OCD

Functional Medicine is Changing the Way Therapists Treat OCD Patients

When it comes to treating OCD, therapists are often the unsung heroes on the front lines. Unlike psychiatrists or other providers who might see a…

James Greenblatt, MD10/21/2024

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Integrative & Functional Medicine Nutritional Lithium

Low-Dose Lithium: A New Frontier in Mental Health Treatment

Original article published in Psychiatric Times. Rethinking Lithium Treatment Lithium has long remained at the forefront of effective treatments for bipolar disorder.1 However, due to…

James Greenblatt, MD10/20/2024