In the Media: Metabolic and Mental Health Closely Linked
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer offers independent feedback to a new study examining if metabolic health affects mental health and the brain.
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In the Media: Man, 27, With Severe Bipolar Disorder Shares How a Keto Diet Helped Him – ‘It’s All Worth It’
Watch Dr. Christopher M. Palmer examine how a ketogenic diet is used to manage mental illness.
In the Media: Patients Say Keto Helps With Their Mental Illness. Science Is Racing To Understand Why
Drs. Christopher M. Palmer and Dost Öngür explore the association between psychiatric conditions and metabolic problems.
Brain Food: What You Eat Impacts Your Mental Health
Diet has a direct impact on how well our bodies function, from digestion and sleep to feeling tired or having the ability to focus. There have been plenty of fad diets over the decades as well as popular ones that get a lot of fanfare. Some have been shown to work, while others are simply marketing...
In the Media: Unhappy With Your Weight? Don’t Discount Mental Health and Motivation
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer explains the connection between mental health and weight.
Video: How To Support Someone With Depression
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States between the ages of 15 and 44. Yet, there is still stigma around the condition. Many believe that you can “just snap out of it” or that depression is simply a bad day or two. In addition, using the word casually can minimize the...
In the Media: Can Magnesium and Vitamin D3 Curb Anxiety? Mental Health Experts Weigh In on a Viral TikTok Claim
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer shares research examining the effectiveness of magnesium supplements to treat the symptoms of anxiety disorders.
In the Media: A Root Cause of Mental Illness – Harvard Professor
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer explains how a change in diet could help severe mental illness.
Yes, There Is a Big Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental health and mental illness are not the same thing. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), mental illness refers to “conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior.” These can include but aren’t limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or...
Podcast: Understanding the Link Between Physical and Mental Health
Jenn talks to Dr. Christopher Palmer about the connection between our physical and mental health. Chris breaks down the link between the body and the brain, shares strategies to support our own and our loved ones’ health journeys, and answers audience questions about how we can feel better, mentally...
How To Deal With Stress Caused by Working From Home
Routine and structure. For many people, these are two major keys to success in the professional world. Consistent schedules and deadlines, regular rules, and clear organization keep work on track and make coworkers, customers, and bosses happy. These days, work-from-home arrangements—made more...
Video: Your Everyday Guide to Stress Management
There’s no denying that we all experience stress in our day-to-day lives. While small doses of stress are good for us, it can cause big problems when it gets piled onto us. For those of us who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, there is hope. And yes, it’s possible to transform from a stressed...
In the Media: Brain Food With Dr. Christopher Palmer
Watch Dr. Christopher M. Palmer present foods that may help improve brain function.
Podcast: How To Support Someone With Depression
Jenn talks Dr. Christopher Palmer about navigating depression and aiding others experiencing this disorder. Chris explains ways to identify the mood disorder in ourselves and others, shares tips to support people we care for who are experiencing depression, and answers audience questions about...
In the Media: A Harvard Psychiatrist Rethinks Mental Health as a Metabolic Disease
Listen to Dr. Christopher M. Palmer discusses how a ketogenic diet may, in combination with other interventions, help improve symptoms in epilepsy, seizure disorders, and some mental health disorders.
In the Media: Shame Is Common Side Effect of COVID Diagnosis
“People are so exhausted and so burnt out from the pandemic, and that just makes them hypersensitive to anything that they may do wrong.” – Dr. Christopher M. Palmer
Podcast: Why We Need to Talk About Men’s Mental Health
Jenn talks to Dr. Chris Palmer about men’s mental health. Chris explains why there’s still so much stigma present around mental illness in men, shares how we can talk to loved ones about their well-being, and answers questions about the silent mental health crisis occurring in those who identify as...
Podcast: Ask Me Anything About Keto & Healthy Eating for Mental Health
Jenn talks to Dr. Chris Palmer. He provides an overview of the ketogenic diet, explains its potential benefit in mental health treatments, and debunks myths and misunderstandings about keto and other healthy eating habits. Christopher M. Palmer, MD , is the director of the Department of Postgraduate...
Video: Why We Need To Talk About Men’s Mental Health
Men are less likely than women to seek mental health help for depression, substance addiction, and stressful life events, including anxiety and trauma. There are many reasons for it, including unwillingness to talk, social norms, existing stigma, and downplaying symptoms. But “I’m fine” can only get...
Podcast: Go From Stressed Worrier to Stress Warrior
In this episode, Christopher M. Palmer, MD , provides tips on stress management, ways to reshape our stress reactions, explains the impact of stress and anxiety on our lives, and answers related questions from the McLean community. Dr. Palmer is the director of the Department of Postgraduate and...
