Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora

Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher who takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. In today’s conversation, Dr. Vora unpacks the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and what she’s seen change over the past year with respect to the issues facing her patients. Dr. Vora and Dr. Avanti talk about the various factors that affect anxiety and depression, like nutrition and community, and how psychedelics and Ketamine treatments can be used medicinally to help mental health. Dr. Avanti shares her own experience using medical Ketamine infusions to help with depression. This is a heart-centered and thought-provoking conversation you don’t want to miss!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Community as a component of health & the division society is experiencingWays to naturally address anxiety and depressionHow we are trained to distrust our internal guidanceHow psychedelics & Ketamine treatments can be used medicinally to help depressionDr. Avanti’s experience using medical Ketamine treatmentsEmbracing vulnerability and leaning into our emotionsFollow Dr. Vora:Instagram: @ellenvoramd Website: ellenvora.com Resources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass: avanti-kumar-singh.mykajabi.com/energy-resetJoin The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com