This course will provide an extensive literature review of the neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neuroendocrine-immunology of mood disorders. A detailed review of will be presented of evidence-based lifestyle, dietary, and nutritional applications that may impact mood and anxiety. Evaluation of mood and anxiety disorders in a clinical setting will be presented. The course will emphasize how to develop personalized dietary and lifestyle approaches to support mood disorders.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Instructor
Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN
What you'll learn
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neuroendocrine-immunology of mood disorders.
- Present a comprehensive literature review of mood disorders.
- Review the scientific literature for nutrients, dietary approaches, and lifestyle applications that impact mood and anxiety.
- Clinical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests to identify risk factors that impact mood and anxiety disorders.
- Learn to develop an individualized and evidence-based clinical approach to optimize mood with diet, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies
This course includes
8 hours on-demand video
Certification Exam
Downloadable resources
Certificate of completion
Course content
Session 1 - Introduction to Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Review of various types of mood disorders presented in clinical practice
- Clinical limitations and strengths of conventional and alternative medicine clinical models
Session 2 - Mood and Anxiety neurology, neurochemistry, and neuroendocrine-immunology
- Review the neurology of mood disorders and anxiety.
- Review the neurochemistry of mood disorders and anxiety.
- Review how hormones and immune function impact mood pathophysiology.
Session 3 - The Physiological Web of Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Physiological mechanisms that impact neurochemistry.
- Vicious cycles involved with mood and anxiety disorders.
Session 4 - Nutraceuticals that Impact Brain Neurochemistry
- Literature review of nutraceuticals that brain neurochemistry.
Session 5 - Review of Part 1 and Questions
Session 6 - Environmental, Dietary, and Lifestyle Risk Factors for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Environmental chemicals and infections that impact brain neurochemistry.
- Dietary patterns that impact brain neurochemistry.
- Lifestyle factors that impact brain neurochemistry.
Session 7 - How to Clinically Evaluate Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Medical history and physical examination of mood and anxiety.
- Laboratory tests to evaluate mood and anxiety disorders.
- Imaging and special studies to evaluate mood and anxiety disorders.
Session 8 - How to Clinically Manage Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- How to develop personalized and evidence-based dietary, lifestyle, and nutritional approaches to support mood and anxiety.
Session 9 - Case Studies of Mood Disorders
- Clinical Case Studies.
Session 10 - Review of Part 2 and Questions
Instructor
Dr. Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN - Master of Medical Science, Harvard University, 2018
- Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University, 2018
- Doctor of Health Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2007
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Southern Calif Univ of Hlth Sc, 1999
- Master of Science, Univ of Bridgeport, 2001
- Bachelor of Science, Regent College, 1999
Dr. Datis Kharrazian is a Harvard Medical School trained researcher, clinical research scientist, academic professor, and a functional medicine health care provider. Dr. Kharrazian earned a Master of Medical Science degree (MMSc) in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School, and is a member of the Harvard Medical Alumni Association and the American Association of Immunologists.
Today, Dr. Kharrazian’s clinical models of functional medicine are used by several academic institutions, and thousands of health care clinics and practices providers throughout the world.
He maintains a private practice near San Diego, California, and consults with patients from all over the world who are seeking non-pharmaceutical alternatives. His practice is focused on developing a personalized medical approach using diet, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches.
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