Integrative and Holistic Treatment of Depression

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Description

[1 credit hour]
This course provides continuing education for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. A general attendance certificate is also available.

Depression is a disease of the mind, body and spirit and thus necessitates a holistic approach for best outcomes. Psychiatric medication and psychotherapy play an important role in treatment of mental illness, but did you know there are evidence-based ways to treat depression that do not rely on medication? By using non-pharmaceutical interventions, we can augment our current treatment, reduce side effect, increase our health and energy, and empower our patients.

Objectives:

Discuss the role of food, micronutrients, exercise, spirituality, and the importance of the gut microbiome in MDD.
Discuss how to incorporate these modalities into your treatment plan with patients.

Contributors

Ria Battaglino, MD, FAPA

Dr. Battaglino is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist specializing in integrative medicine and holistic psychiatry. She specializes in the treatment of mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders using a whole body approach, integrating natural non-pharmaceutical interventions as well as medication when necessary. She is in private practice, hosts local journal clubs, and speaks often to groups such as Duke Psychiatry, women’s health groups, church groups as well as serving as a liaison to Family Medicine departments and offices. Her knowledge of integrative psychiatry has been featured on Well+Good, Longevity Magazine and HEALTH magazine. She is married with three children and has one dog, one cat, one hamster and two fish.

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Contributors

Ria Battaglino, MD, FAPA