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A Historic Step for Metabolic Health

by Christopher Palmer, MD | Sep 15, 2025 | News, The Brain Energy Movement - Advocacy

On September 4, the Coalition for Metabolic Health (CMH) officially launched in Washington, D.C., with an extraordinary $50 million seed commitment from the Baszucki family. This new alliance brings together leading scientists, clinicians, advocates, and policymakers...

Mental Health Labels Aren’t Causes: It’s Time to Get Curious Again

by Christopher Palmer, MD | Apr 25, 2025 | Lifestyle, Science

One of the most frustrating and overlooked problems in psychiatry is the way diagnostic labels are too often mistaken for causes. It’s a subtle but profound error that shapes the entire field. Take these common examples: “She has hallucinations because she’s...

Treatment-Resistant Depression and Suicidal Ideation: A Metabolic Disorder?

by Christopher Palmer, MD | Feb 20, 2025 | News, Science

Major depressive disorder (MDD) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide. For those with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), the stakes are even higher. A recent study by Pan et al. (2023) identifies a strong association between metabolic...

Exciting news from the UK: The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry!

by Dr. Chris Palmer | Mar 12, 2024 | News

The launch of the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry represents a groundbreaking stride in the integration of mental and physical health research, echoing the principles of the Brain Energy theory. Funded by UKRI as part of the Mental Health Platform, with additional...

The Link Between Depression, Metabolism, and Mortality

by dr-chris-palmer | Dec 3, 2023 | Research

Depression is a common and often debilitating mental health condition. It has long been recognized for its profound impact on individuals’ well-being. Rates of depression have been increasing for years and in 2023 reached new highs. Recent research has unveiled...

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A Historic Step for Metabolic Health

Mental Health Labels Aren’t Causes: It’s Time to Get Curious Again

Treatment-Resistant Depression and Suicidal Ideation: A Metabolic Disorder?

Exciting news from the UK: The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry!

The Link Between Depression, Metabolism, and Mortality

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