Functional Medicine Approaches to Anxiety & Depression

60 Minutes

By: Lauren Castle, PharmD

Laying the Foundation for Anxiety and Depression

Learning Objectives

• Discuss root-causes of anxiety and depression through the biopsychosocial-spiritual model of mental health.
• Determine the role of pharmacogenomics in addressing these conditions and determining appropriate therapy.
• Review research on new treatment options including psychedelics.
• Observe the relationship between anxiety and depression and other chronic conditions.
• Discuss the Pharmacist’s role in addressing anxiety and depression<./li>

90 Minutes

By: Lindsey Elmore, PharmD

Emerging Science Spotlight: The Gut-Microbiome Connection

Learning Objectives

• Describe the relationship between the gut microbiome and brain function. (AKA the gut-brain axis).
• Discuss how alterations in the microbiome and intestinal permeability can impact anxiety, depression, and cognitive function.
• Review literature of specific probiotic strains with evidence for improvement in mood-related disorders.

90 Minutes

By: Carrie Jones, ND

Complete Mental Health Laboratory Assessment

Learning Objectives

To review and understand common and advanced lab work as it relates to:

• Inflammation, depression and anxiety: glucose, insulin, hs CRP, IL-6, ferritin, and more.
• Hormonal testing, depression and anxiety: Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid and cortisol.
• Microbiome testing,depression and anxiety: bacterial, zonulin, sIgA, calprotectin, candida, parasites, and more.

90 Minutes

By: Lara Zakaria, PharmD

Food and Nutraceutical Interventions in supporting mental health

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the role of the Standard American Diet in the etiology of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
• Provide the Food Rx for reducing inflammation and supporting mental health.
• Recommend nutritional supplementation for supporting mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

90 Minutes

By: Kate Henry, ND

Going Deeper: Addressing Anxiety and Depression with a Functional Medicine Approach

Learning Objectives

• Apply knowledge of anxiety and depression pathophysiology, clinical work-up, and interventions to patient cases.