Episode 99: Dr. James M. Greenblatt

A pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, James M. Greenblatt, MD, has treated patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA, and 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 nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. He is the author of seven books, including Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the transformation of psychiatry, which offers online CME-approved courses, webinars, and fellowships for professionals about functional and integrative medicine for mental illness.

In this episode:

Personal/Professional Journey

What is Integrative Medicine

Nutritional Psychiatry

Lithium

Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin D

ADHD & Anxiety

Children & The Standard American Diet

Substances of Abuse

Ghrelin & Leptin

FA & ED overlaps

Sweeteners

Obstacles and pushback Dr. Greenblatt has received

Antidepressant withdrawal

Signature Question

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