Functional Medicine Specialty Clinic Serving Georgia & Florida | Telemed Available!
Mental Health
Neurotransmitters, GI Health, Micronutrient Status, Hormones, & Thyroid
Mental health issues can stem from various causes. It is important to evaluate them all. No treatment should be one size fits all, and that also includes mental health.
It has been well established that the gut helps to manufacture serotonin and poor gut health can affect mental state.
Many women experience anxiety and irritability with estrogen dominance. Women are prone to anxiety, insomnia, post partem depression with low progesterone.
Men experience depression, anxiety, insomnia, low libido, and more with low testosterone levels. Anxiety and insomnia can also occur with low progesterone which men also make in small amounts.
A host of micronutrient deficiencies can affect mood. For instance, low glycine and omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to anxiety and insomnia.
It is very well established that hypothyroidism can lead to depression and anxiety, as well as decreased resistance to stress.
Our Approach to Mental Health
We do not approach mental health the same way as the traditional medical model. We also do not start with reducing or changing medications. We still recommend seeing your psychiatrist if the relationship has already been established.
First, we assess the patient and identify their top problem areas and formulate a plan on what testing to perform.
Many times, we find that working on multiple small problem areas, the body begins to come back into balance and the mental health complaints begin to improve. This is a much more holistic approach than a medication intervention.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have and offer 15-minute consults to see if we may be a good fit for your needs.
