Medication Management & Lifestyle Psychiatry

Mental health conditions can cause sleep problems and sleep problems can increase the risk for mental health conditions and worsen symptoms. Improving sleep has many benefits including a reduction in the use of medication and can contribute to more energy, better performance, improved mood and cognition.

Diet and nutrition can affect the risk for many psychiatric disorders. It can impact mental health through the gut microbiome  (the connection between the gut and the brain), and through the impact of individual nutrients. 

Physical activity has been shown to help people with depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. Exercise can improve many psychiatric symptoms, functioning, and help prevent other medical conditions.

Mind-body practices, such as yoga and meditation, have shown benefits in promoting well-being, reducing stress, and as an intervention for a variety of mental health conditions.