Finally Hopeful

<b>A groundbreaking personalized model for psychiatric treatment of depression that helps readers identify their body's unique interplay of nutritional factors, biochemistry, lifestyle and genetics for effective and lasting care.</b><br><br><b>“In this timely and transformative book, Dr. James Greenblatt boldly dismantles the outdated paradigm that seeks only to suppress symptoms with one-size-fits-all medications.”—David Perlmutter, MD, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Grain Brain<br></i></b><br><b>“If you or someone you love struggles with depression, this book is essential reading.”—Mark Hyman, MD, #1<i> New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Young Forever</i> and <i>The UltraMind Solution</i></b><br><br>Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting more than 21 million American adults and 3.7 million of our youth each year. And yet, the current one-size-fits-all medical model for psychiatric treatment of depression does not work for a significant portion of patients. Antidepressant medications are often treated as a magic bullet, but the truth is that depression is a complex mental and physical condition, influenced by nutrient intake and absorption, body chemistry, metabolism, genetics, hormones, food sensitivities, stressful life events, social support, and many other factors.<br><br>In <i>Finally Hopeful</i>, functional psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt offers a new model of treatment that acknowledges that depression is not "all in your head," but in your body. Dr. Greenblatt provides a unique guide to optimizing the nutrients, hormones, neurotransmitters, and many other biochemical factors that play a major role in most cases of depression. It is vital to address these physical factors using testing that customizes treatment to the individual, and <i>Finally Hopeful </i>outlines what tests you need; how to read the results for practical action; and how to work in conjunction with your physician. You'll also gain key insights into antidepressants and feel empowered in seeking the answers you deserve. <br><br>A functional psychiatry approach recognizes that depression has many causes and often requires a range of therapies, both drug and non-drug. <i>Finally Hopeful</i> makes the whole-body approach available to everyone, delivering real hope and relief.