Presenter: Lydia Bartholow, PMHNP

Original Date: May 21, 2016

This workshop explores the aspects of depression that are rooted in physiology, with specific emphasis on inflammation and mood disorders. Lydia begins by unpacking historical – and now disproven – theories of depression and mood dysregulation, and how old ways of thinking about mood disorders no longer serve us as natural healers. Then she uncover the hidden narratives of inflammation, stress and immune response that ultimately impact our overall well being. She reviews interventions that both increase and decrease systemic inflammation, including an extensive review of botanical medicines.

0.25 Pharmacology and 1.75 General (Total 2.0 CEUs) approved by OBNM