Body, Mind & Lifestyle
What Is Integrative Psychiatry? Body, Mind, Lifestyle
Integrative psychiatry is evidence-based medicine with the rest of the picture filled in. Here is what that means, what the research shows, and where it stops.
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Resources & Journal
What the research says about body, mind, and lifestyle.
Integrative psychiatry is evidence-based medicine with the rest of the picture filled in. These articles walk through the studies behind each of the three pillars looked at in every evaluation, in plain language, with the sources linked.
The Journal
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Body, Mind & Lifestyle
Can Physical Health Problems Mimic Anxiety or ADHD?
Sleep, thyroid, vitamin B12 and other physical factors can drive or mimic depression, anxiety and attention problems. Here is what the research says and what an evaluation checks.
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Conditions & Treatment
Medication Management vs. Therapy: Which Do You Need?
Medication and therapy do different jobs, and many people use both. What each involves and how to decide where to start.
· 4 min read
The Library
Three lenses, three articles
Articles are added over time. They open on the Better Place Now research library.
- Body
Body: the physical causes that can look like a psychiatric problem
Sleep, thyroid, nutrition, inflammation and gut health can drive or mimic depression, anxiety and ADHD. What the research shows and how Better Place Now checks for it.
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Mind: why your history and your beliefs belong in the treatment plan
Trauma history and the beliefs you carry about yourself shape depression and anxiety and how well treatment works. What the research shows and how Better Place Now uses it.
Read the article (opens in a new tab) - Lifestyle
Lifestyle: relationships, food, and movement are treatment, not homework
Exercise, diet and social connection have measurable effects on depression and anxiety. What the trials show and how Better Place Now builds them into a plan you can actually do.
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These articles are general health information from Better Place Now and are not medical advice for any individual. Research findings describe averages across groups of people; what is right for you depends on your history and a conversation with your clinician. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on an article. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
From Reading to Care
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A full hour, by video anywhere in Arizona or in person by appointment, that looks at body, mind, and lifestyle before any medication decision.