Key Principles of Integrative Psychiatry:

Holistic Assessment: Integrative psychiatric providers consider not only psychiatric symptoms but also physical health, lifestyle factors, social support, and spiritual beliefs. Underlying causes and contributing factors of symptoms are evaluated, including biochemical imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, genetic predispositions, environmental influences, and psychological stressors.

Personalized Care: Treatment plans are tailored to each individual's unique needs, preferences, and goals, recognizing that what works for one person may not work for another.

Integrating Conventional and Complementary Approaches: Integrative psychiatric providers combine evidence-based conventional treatments with complementary approaches such as nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, nutraceuticals, vitamins, herbs, and mind-body practices to optimize outcomes.

Collaborative Care: Integrative psychiatric providers work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other healthcare providers, such as therapists, nutritionists, and holistic practitioners, to provide comprehensive care that addresses the whole person.

Empowerment and Education: Patients are empowered through education about their condition, treatment options, and self-care practices, fostering active participation in their healing process.

Prevention and Wellness Promotion: Integrative psychiatric providers emphasize preventive strategies and wellness promotion to enhance resilience, prevent future mental health challenges, and promote overall well-being.

Evidence-Informed Practice: Treatment approaches are based on the best available evidence from both conventional and complementary medicine, with a focus on safety, efficacy, and patient-centered care.

Cultural, Gender, and LGBTQ+ Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Integrative psychiatric providers respect and value diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, gender identities, and sexual orientations, ensuring that care is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and affirming of all individuals regardless of their gender or sexual orientation

Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Integrative psychiatric providers engage in ongoing learning and professional development to stay abreast of emerging research, innovations, and best practices in the field.