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Integrative Treatment For Mood Disorders In Kids and Teens

Dr. James Greenblatt, chief medical officer & VP of medical services at Walden Behavioral Care, and I discuss the importance of an integrative treatment approach for kids and teens struggling with mood disorders and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, rage, irritability, and bipolar. In his role at Walden Behavioral Care, he provides medical management, leadership, and oversight of eating disorder and psychiatric programs in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Georgia. Dr. Greenblatt also provides eating disorder training for psychiatric residents and child fellows throughout all major universities in New England including Tufts, Dartmouth, Harvard, University of Connecticut and the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Greenblatt has educated professionals throughout the United States and Canada on the scientific evidence for integrative medicine in mental health and is the author of six books including two books on eating disorders, “Answers to Anorexia’ and “Answers to Binge Eating Disorder”. Dr. Greenblatt shares with us vital information on the types of common vitamin deficiencies that many of these patients have and what kinds of tests can be run to ensure they are properly evaluated. Kids and teens lacking Vitamin D, B12, magnesium, zinc, and nutritional Lithium often have a variety of mood disorder symptoms present. Traditional vs. Integrative Psychiatry ►In traditional medicine, for example, the diagnosis of depression is based on a list of symptoms ►In integrative medicine, questioning as to why these symptoms are occurring works to uncover the root cause of the issue versus immediately prescribing an anti-depressant Common Causes for Mood Issues ►Elevation levels in heavy metals like lead and copper ►Deficiencies in Vitamin D, B12, and gut issues Testing and Evaluating Lab Reports ►Testings to consider: A blood test to evaluate vitamin levels, essential fats, amino acids Gut bacteria assessment through urine and stool tests Evaluating levels of heavy metals through hair analysis ►Evaluating lab reports The ranges present that many clinicians may deem as “normal” may need further interpretation as many clinical symptoms can also be found within these ranges from an integrative approach Helpful Nutrients for Mood Issues ►Magnesium, zinc, Vitamins D and B12 ►Lithium, a natural element, is often shown as a deficiency in kids with mood disorders, particularly those with anger and irritability symptoms Prescription Lithium vs. Nutritional Lithium ►Prescription Lithium, or lithium carbonate Lithium has been used as a medication since the 1970s It is commonly used and very effective for bipolar patients ►Nutritional Lithium, known as lithium citrate or lithium orotate The actual nutrient lithium, which can be purchased in vitamin form, has been shown to affect mood when given through micro-doses Nutritional Link to Mood Disorders ►Limiting refined sugar ►Vegan/vegetarian diets should be closely monitored to ensure they are not causing any nutrient deficiencies Where to learn more about Dr. James Greenblatt… ►jamesgreenblattmd.com ►Dr. Greenblatt’s Books ►Psychiatry Redefined RESOURCES & LINKS: ____________________________________________ Life Will Get Better [Book] - https://www.drbeurkens.com/book/ Dr. Nicole Beurkens [Website] - https://www.drbeurkens.com ____________________________________________ ►Blog: https://www.drbeurkens.com/blog/ ►Podcast: https://www.drbeurkens.com/podcasts/ ►Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2Z2lIaJ to learn more ►Find me on Facebook:   / drnicolebeurkens   ►On Instagram:   / drnicolebeurkens   ►On Twitter:   / drbeurkens   Check out my book ► LIFE WILL GET BETTER - Simple Solutions for Parents and Children with Attention, Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Challenges    / @drnicolebeurkens   #mooddisorders #integrativetreatment #depression #anxiety #bipolar #anger #BetterBehaviorNaturally