Functional Medicine for Depression - Psychiatry CME Course

Course Description

Price: $340

Over four modules, clinicians of all specialties will become adept in identifying and assessing the biologic abnormalities—nutritional, genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors—that underlie the diagnosis of depression in numerous patients. Employing a model of functional medicine, you will learn the diagnostic tests you should be running on patients, the role key nutrients play in maintaining neurologic health, and biologic treatment protocols that can be easily incorporated into your practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify the genetic, nutritional, metabolic, and environmental causes of depression
Describe the role of inflammation in the “depressogenic” process, along with dietary factors in the presentation of depression symptoms
Substantiate the physiologic associations between diet and depression
Identify the biologic pathways by which the acute and chronic physiologic ramifications of malnutrition and trauma influence suicidality in eating disorder populations
Analyze the impact of gut microbiota, macro and micronutrient deficiencies, and genetic variants of the MTHFR gene in the production of folates on depression

Modules

1. A Biologic Model of Depression

In Module 1, Dr. Greenblatt explains functional and integrative medicine treatment protocols for depression, along with the broader polypharmaceutical crisis as it pertains to this clinical diagnosis. In particular, we review biochemical individuality and key biomarkers of “depressogenic” processes—genetics, inflammation, and dysbiosis, namely. Lastly, Dr. Greenblatt will describe integrative interventions to rebalance abnormalities, and elucidate our best practices in the assessment and treatment of depression.

2. Macronutrients: Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates

For Module 2, Dr. Greenblatt will take you on a deep dive into nutritional causes of depression and the incorporation of dietary interventions in your practice. Among other topics, students will find information on the role amino acids play in neurological health and how to prescribe free-form amino acids to patients, explore the link between essential fatty acids (EFAs), cholesterol, and lipids and depression, and unravel connections between depression and sugar consumption.

3. Micronutrients: Minerals

While in Module 2 Dr. Greenblatt demonstrated the connection between macronutrients and depression, in Module 2 he examines minerals, such as lithium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and copper for their role in brain function and neurologic health. He explores the physical and cognitive ramifications of a mineral deficiency or excess, along with the intrinsic and exogenous factors that impact mineral absorption, metabolism, and bioavailability as they relate to symptoms of depression. Lastly, he will review clinical tests for assessing mineral status in patients, along with recommendations for supplements to rectify micronutrient imbalances.

4. Micronutrients: Vitamins

In the final module, Dr. Greenblatt offers an overview of vitamins—B vitamins, vitamin D, and folates—exploring how they rebalance and influence the transmission and synthesis of neurons, cell receptor activation, and neuroendocrine responses. Variants of the MTHFR gene and effects on folate metabolism will be examined, along with guidelines for testing for vitamin deficiencies, achieving repletion, interpreting the results, and treating with key supplements.

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All refunds must be requested within seven (7) days of enrollment. In order to qualify for a refund, learners must have progressed through less than 10% of the educational content in question. All refunds will be processed minus a 10% transaction fee.

“So many courses lose the message in obscure details that are not always clinically relevant, but Dr. Greenblatt has compiled clinically useful information and delivered it in a way that was thoughtfully laid out, easy to follow and, most importantly, will have significant impact to my practice right away.”
Emily P.

“This course is very informative and educational. Learning that micro- and macro-nutrients play a large role in mental health is eye-opening and makes a person wonder why they do not talk about this during all the formal education we take.”
Nona R.

“Comprehensive and thorough review. Very well thought, supported by studies, and explained in a manner that is easy for new practitioners.”
Amy R.

“Fantastic!”
Dianna E.

“This course will change the way I address depression with patients forever!”
Samantha H.

“A wealth of information. I appreciate Dr. Greenblatt's lens on treating mental health problems and his commitment to sharing this information.”
Rebecca R.

“Authoritative and practical. This excellent course should be required for every clinician in the functional/integrative sphere.”
Jonathan M.

“Fantastic! Very informational and eye opening!! Thank you.”
Megan H.

“Research-based non-pharmacological options to incorporate into practice...invaluable!”
Cathy P.

“I love coming to one place to find a comprehensive treatment of depression.”
Mary S.

“Informative. There's a good amount of info in this course. As always, I am appreciative of Dr. Greenblatt sharing his extensive knowledge and experience!”
Chen Z.

“I learned so much!”
Belinda L.

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Functional & Integrative Medicine for Depression