Dr. Chris Palmer

Dr. Chris Palmer is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive clinical experience at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School's premier psychiatric hospital. He founded and directs the Metabolic & Mental Health Program, a pioneering initiative that investigates the relationship between metabolic dysfunction and psychiatric conditions. His work bridges traditional psychiatry with metabolic science, focusing on how dietary and metabolic interventions can complement psychiatric treatment. Dr. Palmer has become a leading voice in understanding the biological connections between physical and mental health.
His research and clinical practice emphasize innovative approaches to treating psychiatric disorders through metabolic optimization, including nutritional psychiatry and metabolic syndrome management.