Is Lithium the Answer to a Regulated Nervous System, Depression & Addiction Treatment? with Dr. James Greenblatt

The Biology of Trauma® With Dr. Aimie

Can lithium influence nervous system dysregulation?

In this episode, we are looking at lithium’s role on the nervous system. You will find that it needs to be central to the conversation for mental health, addiction, and the trauma healing journey, particularly its stabilizing effects on the nervous system.

I have brought in a guest whose work I have high respect for and helped me see the possibilities beyond mood medications for myself. Dr. James Greenblatt has been in clinical practice since 1988 and is the founder and pioneer in the field of integrative and functional psychiatry.

In this episode, you’ll learn the role of lithium in helping a dysregulated nervous system become more flexible, regulated and stable:

• Lithium's role in impulsivity
• The interface between lithium and the immune system
• The use of lithium for depression, suicidal thoughts and addiction
• Why you should understand your family’s mental health history prior to considering lithium treatment
• What other symptoms might indicate the need for a lithium treatment
• How lithium interacts with other minerals like copper and zinc

For more information and show notes, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/