Integrative psychiatry is a multifaceted approach to treating psychiatric disorders that utilizes both conventional and complementary methodologies. Treatment plans are personalized to suit each person’s unique lifestyle and needs, with a special focus on strengthening self-awareness and resources for self-care.

Integrative psychiatry may include functional and nutritional assessments, mindfulness and relaxation exercises, guided imagery to engage the mind, gentle bodywork, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Functional psychiatry focusses on preventing or undoing illness by addressing the root cause and promoting whole-body health. This type of psychiatry embraces a comprehensive approach to patient health and provides mental health practitioners with the framework to better understand their unique mental condition.

Functional psychiatry uses established scientific methods to assess relationships between nutritional status, endocrine and immune function, neurotransmitters, and psychological symptoms. This interdisciplinary approach provides a more well-rounded method of treatment that can be used to diagnose and treat the root cause of psychiatric disorders.

Functional psychiatry focuses on creating an individualized therapy plan to treat the root causes of a patient’s illness. In comparison, integrative psychiatry seeks to understand the patients as a whole by applying multiple forms of therapy to improve overall wellness.

While both functional and integrative psychiatry are similar, they have unique differences that may be more beneficial to your personal mental health journey. It’s always best to talk to your primary care physician to discuss which psychiatric option may be best for you.

The benefits of functional and integrative psychiatry are many and varied. Patients who choose to see a functional or integrative psychiatrist can expect:

– Patient-centered care and treatment
– In-depth assessment of your medical history
– A lifestyle assessment to see a complete picture of your health
– A multi-disciplinary approach to treatment
– Focus on your health, both mentally and physically, regardless of complexity
– Focus on alternative medicine and/or treatments, such as acupuncture, meditation, or herbal remedies.
– Diagnosis of biological causes for mental health problems
– Direction towards the best foods and supplements for your unique needs
– Multiple strategies to improve mental health and stress management
– Help in developing routines that help reduce stress
– Tools to help create a support network
– Aid in helping you to find purpose in your life

Functional and integrative psychiatry offer more comprehensive and well-rounded treatment than conventional treatment methods. They focus on addressing the physical, emotional, and mental components at play when it comes to diagnosing and treating your unique condition.

Your primary healthcare physician may recommend you to a functional or integrative physiatrist if traditional methods have been unsuccessful or they think you would benefit from a wider spectrum of treatment options.

For more information about functional and integrative psychiatry, contact our medical practitioners at Ample Grace Psychiatry. We specialize in complete, well-rounded psychiatric care to get you feeling your best. For more information about our services or for any questions that you may have, contact us here. Or book in for an appointment at your earliest convenience – we’re ready and waiting to support you on your mental health journey. We serve patients from Golden Valley MN, Minneapolis MN, Brooklyn Park MN, Plymouth MN, Saint Louis Park MN, Hopkins, MN, and surrounding areas.