In this episode, I speak with Dr. Matt Bernstein, CEO of Accord Mental Health and Chief Medical Officer at Ellenhorn, about natural ways to improve, heal, and even potentially reverse mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and depression.

The ketogenic diet, a metabolic approach, is the main focus of today’s discussion. We explore its powerful role in supporting brain health, the mechanisms behind how it works, and practical steps for implementation. Beyond nutrition and metabolism, we also delve into the importance of exercise, sleep, light exposure, mindfulness, social connection, and finding meaning and purpose.

Dr. Bernstein offers insights into the risks, benefits, and limitations of medication—including psychedelics, marijuana, and alcohol—and shares strategies for tapering off or replacing them with deeper, more lasting solutions to your mental health challenges.

RESOURCES

BOOKS
- Brain Energy by Chris Palmer
- Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind by Georgia Ede

MEDICATIONS
- Aripiprazole
- Clozapine
- Cobenfy
- Metformin
- Olanzapine
- Risperidone

PEOPLE
- Bret Scher
- Chris Palmer
- Erin Bellamy
- Denise Potter
- Georgia Ede
- Lauren Kennedy West
- Nicole Laurent
- Robert Whitaker

TRAINING PROGRAMS
- Advanced Ketogenic Therapies
- Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training Course
- Metabolic Mental Health Programs
- The Brain Fog Recovery Program

VIDEOS & PODCASTS
- Living Well After Schizophrenia
- Metabolic Mind

**Connect & Learn More**
website: accordmh.com
email: provided in the episode