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Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. James and I dive into the complexities of depression, its symptoms, root causes, and how functional psychiatry can support healing. We explore why traditional models fall short and highlight nutritional and biological interventions, including amino acids, B12, and low-dose lithium, as foundational tools in treating mental health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. James Greenblatt is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and a pioneer in the field of functional psychiatry. He has authored multiple books, including Finally Hopeful, where he outlines a biologically-rooted approach to treating depression through individualized testing and nutritional support. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Greenblatt has helped reshape how mental health can be supported through integrative and evidence-based strategies.We discuss the following:Dr. Greenblatt’s backgroundUnderlying causes of depressionProtein and Neurotransmitter ProductionCBT and reframing thinking errorsNutrients Before Antidepressant TaperJudy's personal reflections on her healing_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteFinally Hopeful BookLow Cholesterol Causes Risk of Depression and Suicidal Ideation – Interview with Dr. James GreenblattWhy Antidepressants Make You Sicker, Withdrawal Effects and Stopping Depression - Interview with Dr. Mark Horowitz_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources