Instructor: James Greenblatt, MD
In this webinar, Functional and Metabolic Psychiatry expert, Dr. James Greenblatt, will review the exceptional therapeutic utility of amino acids – the building blocks of enzymes, neurotransmitters, peptides, and hormones – in the treatment of common mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more.
Overview
Dr. Greenblatt will discuss the myriad roles amino acids play in the synthesis of vital enzymes and proteins impacting brain function and digestion. Common factors contributing to amino acid deficiencies will be examined, and the therapeutic benefits of amino acid supplementation to argument neurotransmitter synthesis will be explored. Evidence-based recommendations for testing and supplementation will also be detailed, proving attendees with bench-to-bedside pearls that can be applied immediately in clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the roles of essential amino acids in neurotransmitter synthesis and digestion
- Identify dietary and/or biological factors that can contribute to low amino acid levels
- Define “essential” within the context of nutritional science (e.g., “essential” nutrients)
- Explain why dietary protein intake is not a guarantee of amino acid sufficiency
- Discuss the neurobehavioral effects of Acute Tryptophan Depletion
- Understand how supplementation with free-form amino acids and digestive enzymes can support patients with mental illness
And be sure to stick around for a live attendee Q&A with Dr. Greenblatt & former fellow, Josh Habansky, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, following this targeted presentation where you’ll learn more about the Fellowship in Functional Psychiatry, a comprehensive program providing additional clinical protocols, testing methodologies, and interventions for patients. Bring your questions and gain insight into how the Fellowship can help enhance your practice and patient outcomes.
James Greenblatt, MD
A trailblazer in the field of functional and integrative psychiatry, James M. Greenblatt, MD, has treated thousands of patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He served as the Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA for nearly 20 years, and currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine. Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally on the scientific evidence for functional and nutritional interventions for and mental illness. He is the Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Psychiatry Redefined, the leading continuing education platform for mental health providers; and the author of seven books, including the groundbreaking best-seller, Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD.
Josh Habansky, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Josh Habansky is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner who is passionate about root cause medicine. He has completed advanced training through Dr. Greenblatt’s Psychiatry Redefined Fellowship and has earned certifications in integrative psychiatry and functional medicine from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and the Kresser Institute, respectively. Given his passion for metabolic psychiatry, he also completed Georgia Ede’s Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health clinician program. Josh currently practices integrative and functional psychiatry at Pacific Integrative Psychiatry, a California-based virtual practice. He also has expertise in the use of esketamine for treatment resistant depression.
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