Episode 162: Innovations in Psychiatry for ADHD, Depression, PTSD, and Anxiety with Dr. Brent Turnipseed

Dr. Brent Turnipseed is the Co-Founder of Austin-based Roots Behavioral Health. Dr. Brent Turnipseed, Roots’ Medical Director, is a board-certified psychiatrist with a deep interest in innovative approaches to providing behavioral healthcare. Brent is on the Scientific Advisory Board for Ninnion Therapeutics and previously practiced psychiatry in clinical and law enforcement settings in Texas. Key Topics: - Description of holistic psychiatry and what distinguishes it from more traditional forms of psychiatry - Why we are seeing an increase in ADHD and how digital use plays a role - Overuse of ADHD medications and the dangers - New healing modalities for mental health, including Botox for depression, and when medication are needed - Ketamine treatments, the benefits, and what the research tells us - How ketamine works at the brain level - Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and how to increase it Learn more about Dr. Turnipseed’s practice at rootsbehavioralhealth.com.