(HS Ruiz 065451 2024) Integrative Mental Health: Functional Approaches to Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and More
Tracking # 20-1230140
Course overview
Explore mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety through the lens of a functional approach. Examine key contributing root cause factors like oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, and learn how to utilize therapeutic nutritional approaches to optimize brain and overall body health. Equip yourself with practical skills to conduct functional assessments, interpret dietary patterns, and identify nutrient deficiencies. Gain knowledge in lifestyle and psychosocial approaches to improve brain health and client outcomes and incorporate strategies such as the 5R Framework and circadian rhythm management. Real-world case studies and examples will demonstrate how to implement these strategies effectively in your practice, enabling you to provide holistic and sustainable mental health care.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with AZ Trauma Institute, Essential Therapy Training, and Trauma Healing Doc. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Ruiz serves on the advisory board for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz has no relevant non-financial relationships.