2 Holistic Psychiatrists Talking

This is a conversation about our perspective on the importance of the acknowledgment of unconscious factors such as shame and guilt that contribute to our participation in creating the conditions that perpetuate racism and social injustice. We draw upon the important work of Robin DiAngelo and her concept of White Fragility.

In this second part of our mini-series on mold, we cover our approach to evaluating mold toxicity. This includes which laboratory studies test for mold toxicity and how testing can be ordered, and how does one go about testing the environment for mold toxins? We also discuss the steps involved in the medical treatment of…

Mold Toxicity is a condition that can cause a wide variety of psychiatric and medical symptoms and can be the root cause of diverse diagnoses related to every organ system. When it is not identified, it obviously cannot be treated. Mold Toxicity is of particular importance in psychiatry, as it commonly presents as anxiety, depression,…

Undermethylation is the most common biochemical imbalance found in depression. It is also very common in ADHD, addictions, eating disorders, antisocial personality disorder, autism and schizoaffective disorder. In this conversation we discuss: the important role of methylation, the consequences of undermethylation, personality traits and symptoms, associated diagnoses, evaluation and testing, treatment and dietary recommendations, and…

Nutrient imbalances, inflammation, and toxicity, but more specifically: Under and Overmethylation Pyrrole Disorder Copper Toxicity/Overload Mast Cell Activation Mold toxicity Food Sensitivity Candida/Yeast Overgrowth (with brief mention of Lyme, Bartonella, EMF sensitivity, head and neck trauma and instability of the upper cervical spine) We also discuss the challenges people can experience as they discontinue psychiatric…