Basic Labs for Mental Health Assessment
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- Basic labs for mental health assessment video explains which labs to start with when having mental health symptoms, particularly depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are typically symptoms of an underlying condition and not a condition on all its own therefore it is important to first evaluate your labs and rule out any medical conditions, or subclinical nutrient deficiencies that can be causing your symptoms.
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References:
Greenblatt, J., & Lee, W. (2019). Integrative medicine for depression : a breakthrough treatment plan that eliminates depression naturally. Friesenpress.
Dicken Weatherby, & Ferguson, S. (2005). Blood chemistry and CBC analysis -- clinical laboratory testing from a functional perspective : quick reference guide. Bear Mountain Publishing ; Ashland, Or.
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Good timing Jezel…..if anyone wants to work with Jezel, she is an excellent provider. She did more blood work than all of my regular docs. TY Jezel.
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Thank you. A lot of information so will have to listen to again. I've had some of these done but not all, this was a pretty broad list.
Yes, it is a lot of information, so take your time and take notes. Then bring this up to your provider if you feel you need more labs done.
Thank you so much for the breakdown of indicators. That was very informative to help educate and advocate for ourselves. I am looking forward to doing the dna bundle ! I believe that will help me so much!
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I'm glad you found it useful.
it is great basic lab tests, I developed something similar in my own practice. I check usually some more steroid hormons for anxiety or ocd, but for depression you covered all basic.
Thank you!
What do you check specifically for anxiety?
Can you do a review on the drug cenobamate
So appreciating your content! Wish my best friend could see you. Where are you located?
She’s in Florida
Hello can you make a video about Prozac 40mg combining with remeron 7.5mg and it's benefits as well as side effects.
Thank you. My spouse has been hospitalized inpatient three time in five years for drug resistant major bipolar depression/anxiety. None of the hospitals or doctors or psychiatrist did a single nutrition test. Not one!!!! Disgusting
Hi Doc...and thank you! Thoughts on Gene Sight?
Gene tests have their place, but remember that gene SNPs are dependent on environment as well and just because you have a polymorphism does not mean it is expressing itself. I would do a test like gene sight if I thought that the patient was having excess side effects to medications or not responding to them to check for SNPs of metabolism. It also checks for MTHFR as well and I would suspect that if homocysteine was elevated. However, I would prefer genomind over genesight since they look for more SNPs that have to do with methylation processes and even one for BDNF.
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Wow, this video is awesome! EXTREMELY helpful. Question: what happens if you have too much free testosterone? Any symptoms related to that?
Women are going to be affected by elevated testosterone. They will have irritability, and anxiety symptoms. However, elevated free testosterone has to be looked at in context with total testosterone and even SHBG. Because you can have elevated free levels but not be utilizing it and have low total and high SHBG and even low DHEA. So if I see that, I typically refer to hormone specialist.
wow, thank you! you might see an appointment request from me soon. thank you so much for all your help!@@LevelheadedMind
@LevelheadedMind At what time of one’s cycle should the blood for hormone check be taken? Does it matter, especially with progesteron and estradiol
Great question! For menstruating females, the week before your period is the best time to draw hormones. However, if you have someone who understand hormones and how they fluctuate during different times of the cycle, then it really would not matter when.
Never had bloodwork for my mental health aspects. I’m been well documented regarding my PTSD. I’m so anxious and angry about my new psychiatric nurse, who is a nightmare! I offered to suggestions about my brain health and was dismissed and told I asked too many questions. At the end of the 30 minutes she asked me if I have any questions. My brain went into a trauma zone. I shut down. I have no after plan when I am off the medication completely. I am currently in CBT therapy with someone else. I feel alone not heard, and I really do need help.
I hope you are able to find a provider who will take the time to understand your complex needs. Sometimes it takes going to multiple providers to find one that is special. Another issue is the constraints of insurance force providers to work in time constraints and so that may be another issue this provider may have.
Thank you for your reply. So appreciated! Your videos have educated me more than any of my medical professionals I have seen in my past. after going through research and many Videos, I found that yours were helpful in this difficult journey of mine.❤️thank you.
Are you doing a summary of blood work done by primary doctor?
Many primary docs don't know how to read labs for mental health symptoms or don't even order the tests needed to properly assess underlying issues of mental health.
Question: I did just start venlafaxine literally tonight but it gave me the worst stomach ache. (Diarrhea, gas, cramps.) .. i watched a couple of videos on the side effect of it and a few did say these symptoms should subside and not a reason to stop., but question to you and after reading through your services im intrigued to seek more tests and educate myself before continue this road of meds.
Would this be a smart decision? To stop now and get more labs and dna from you done then do consultation and action plan after.? TIA
In my practice that is what I do. Look for root causes first while doing therapy. That's the best way if you are not in crisis.
how do you get an appointment with Jezel?
How many patients do you see a day being so thorough?
Hello! Where can I find more information about functional analysis of labs?
It's here: www.levelheadedmind.com/mental-health-lab-packages
I'm wondering - if you are currently on medications, does it upset the blood test results? Does a patient need to be free of medications to get useful, accurate results?
Generally speaking, you should get labs while on medication, but vitamin supplements should be stopped 48 hours prior to testing.
How about L 5 METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLATE CALCIUM-7.5MG
My girlfriend just told me she has PCOS and Id like to help her any info is immensely appreciated
none of my providers have gone this deep.