In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Russell Thackeray chats with Keith Kurlander, co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.

Broadcasting from Boulder, Colorado, Keith shares his 25+ years of experience in psychotherapy and his shift towards integrative mental health education. The discussion delves into the frustrations with current mental health care systems, the rise of treatment resistance, and the growing number of psychiatric medication users.

Keith advocates for an integrative approach, incorporating nutrition, functional medicine, and even psychedelic therapy as innovative tools to address root causes of mental health issues.

He also touches on the impact of technology and social media on mental well-being and the future implications of AI in therapy. The episode wraps up with Keith's insights on the addictive nature of social media, the potential benefits and risks of psychedelics like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine, and the importance of nutrition in mental health care.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

01:04 Keith's Background and Career Journey

02:00 Challenges in Mental Health Care

04:10 Integrative Psychiatry Explained

06:25 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health

11:27 Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment

22:22 Nutrition and Mental Health

25:23 The Role of Functional Medicine

31:15 The Future of Therapy and AI

35:37 Conclusion and How to Learn More

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