Chris Palmer

Chris Palmer

Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School faculty member who specializes in treating mental illness with a metabolic approach. He is the founder and director of the Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital, where he is advancing research and clinical care exploring the links between metabolism and mental health, such as mood disorders and schizophrenia. Dr. Palmer is a leader in mental health education and clinical innovation, often speaking at conferences and contributing to academic publications.

About

Dr. Chris Palmer is a board-certified psychiatrist and a Harvard Medical School educator, known for his groundbreaking work in psychiatry. He is the founder and director of the Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital, focusing on understanding and treating mental illness through metabolic interventions. His research emphasizes the connections between metabolism, nutrition, and brain function, aiming to offer new therapeutic options for individuals with serious mental illness. Dr. Palmer has led numerous clinical studies, written articles, and lectured internationally, advocating for a holistic, science-based approach to mental health care.

Areas of Expertise

psychiatrist physician

Recent Podcasts

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Reset Your Mental Health: The Diet & Nutrition Protocol From a Renowned Harvard MD

Topic: Mental health, nutrition, and metabolic health

01:29:52169,2055,7842 years ago
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Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer

Topic: The pivotal connection between diet, metabolism, and mental health, specifically exploring the efficacy of the ketogenic diet in treating psychiatric disorders.

03:03:425,310,97857,9343 years ago
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