Building a metabolic psychiatry care team that supports ketogenic therapy for serious mental illness is one of the most common challenges patients face. Many clinicians don't yet understand ketogenic therapy as a powerful psychiatric intervention, insurance coverage is often limited, and finding providers with the right expertise can feel nearly impossible. Nicole Laurent, LMHC, Dr. Georgia Ede, and Dr. Matt Bernstein share what actually works when assembling a team, even when local options are scarce.

In this video, you'll learn:

- Why having at least one or two keto-savvy clinicians on your team is beneficial.
- How to find prescribing providers and ketogenic diet professionals through free directories
- Why pre-planning for medication adjustments is critical before starting the diet
- How to bring research, books, and free CMEs to providers who want to learn
- How to approach your care team with collaboration rather than confrontation
- Why working with a ketogenic professional experienced in mental health matters
- When it may be time to find a more supportive provider

Putting together an ad-hoc care team is possible, and many people do it successfully. With the right mix of clinical expertise, collaboration, and self-advocacy, metabolic therapy can become a real and accessible option for mental health recovery, even in regions where awareness of metabolic psychiatry is still catching up.

👉 Find more resources for building a care team on our website: https://www.metabolicmind.org/resources/library/blog/stories/metabolic-psychiatry-care-team/

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*Expert Featured:*
- Dr. Georgia Ede
- https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd
- https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd/
- https://www.instagram.com/georgiaedemd/?hl=en

- Nicole Laurent, LMHC
- mentalhealthketo.com
- https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthketo/

- Dr. Matt Bernstein
- https://www.ellenhorn.com/our-team/matt-bernstein-md/

*Resources Mentioned*
- https://www.metabolicmind.org/
- https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory
- https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/change-your-diet-change-your-mind
- https://brainenergy.com/
- https://www.metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/



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Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/

*About us:*
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.

Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.

*Timestamps:*
0:00 – Why Metabolic Psychiatry Is Hard to Access
1:00 – Free Resources for Building a Care Team
1:53 – The Two Key Experts for Ketogenic Therapy
3:15 – Preparing for a Ketogenic Diet Safely
4:00 – Why Psychiatrists Often Misunderstand Ketogenic Therapy
5:25 – Creating an Effective Ad-Hoc Care Team
6:05 – The Value of Therapy During Recovery
7:17 – When Patients Know More Than Their Providers
8:20 – What to Do If Your Provider Won’t Collaborate
9:45 – Helpful Resources for Educating Clinicians