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...
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...
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...
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...
by Chris Palmer | Oct 20, 2023 | Hope for Healing - Success Stories
Frank Voce’s life as a New York City police officer involved long days, longer nights, drama, trauma, and almost constant adrenaline. For three years, he witnessed many of the things that no one can ever truly prepare for. He took them in, compartmentalized them, and...
