Thread by @KetoCounselor

Ketogenic diets for mental health come with challenges. Psychiatric conditions can make it difficult to learn and maintain a keto diet. During the adaptation period, some people may experience a temporary worsening of symptoms. 🧵

These people need support, education, and close monitoring to get the best results. Unfortunately, there are many systemic obstacles to seeking metabolic care for mental health diagnoses.

Some systemic obstacles to seeking metabolic care for mental health diagnoses include cost barriers, no billing codes, and clinicians who have opted out of taking insurance. Many do pro bono and reduced-fee work for clients.

But as @GeorgiaEdeMD points out in this video, how do we move the field forward?

#mentalhealth #care #access #metabolicpsychiatry