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Functional and Integrative Psychiatry

Experience holistic mental health care that addresses the root causes of challenges, fostering balance and harmony in your life.

Functional and Integrative Psychiatry

Integrative psychiatry blends conventional psychiatric care with evidence-informed complementary approaches to treat the whole person—mind, body, and social context. It recognizes biochemical individuality: your genetics, environment, and lifestyle shape metabolism, brain chemistry, and treatment response. Care plans may include medication and psychotherapy alongside targeted nutrition, lifestyle change, gut–brain support, and mind–body therapies to address root contributors to symptoms and promote durable recovery.

What is integrative psychiatry?

  • People who have not had optimal results or tolerability with standard treatments
  • Anyone who wants an active role in health by addressing lifestyle, emotions, sleep, stress, and relationships
  • Individuals with conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias, perimenopausal mood symptoms, chronic insomnia, or complex, overlapping concerns (Integrative care often complements—not replaces—your existing treatment team.)

Why integrate care in psychiatry?

  • Many psychiatric treatments reduce symptoms but do not “cure,” in part because causes are multifactorial and sometimes unclear. People living with serious mental illness also face higher rates of chronic medical conditions and barriers to timely care. Integrative psychiatry emphasizes:
  • Prevention and early intervention to reduce risk and relapse
  • Whole-person assessment that considers biology, psychology, social factors, and environment
  • Personalized treatment because what helps one person may not help another
  • Patient empowerment so changes are meaningful and sustainable
  • Root-cause focus where modifiable contributors are identified and addressed
  • Supportive care to improve quality of life during treatment for serious conditions

Core Elements of Integrative Psychiatry

Food as medicine and supplements

  • A balanced dietary pattern provides the brain with essential nutrients, supports neurotransmitters, and can reduce inflammation related to mood symptoms.
  • Vitamins and minerals such as B-complex, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and omega-3s can matter; deficiencies should be assessed and managed carefully.
  • Use supplements judiciously under clinician guidance to avoid interactions.

 

Gut–brain axis
The microbiome communicates with the brain and influences mood and cognition. Fiber-rich foods, fermented foods (as tolerated), and GI symptom review may be part of care.

Movement and exercise
Lower activity is linked with higher depression, anxiety, stress, cognitive decline, and poor sleep. Regular movement helps mood, focus, and resilience.

Restorative sleep
Sleep supports brain homeostasis, neuroplasticity, cognition, and emotional regulation. Consistent schedules, light management, caffeine timing, and screening for sleep disorders are key.

Mindfulness
Simple, structured attention to the present with nonjudgmental awareness can reduce stress reactivity and improve emotion regulation.

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Care at Vivabest Psychiatry

At Vivabest Psychiatry, we create personalized integrative care plans that combine the best available evidence with your values and goals. We consider biochemical individuality, coordinate with your other clinicians when needed, and aim to identify and treat underlying contributors—rather than targeting symptoms alone.

Benefits of Functional and Integrative Psychiatry

Accessibility

Receive expert mental health care regardless of your location.

Convenience

Schedule appointments that fit your lifestyle and access care from your preferred space.

Privacy

Enjoy discreet, secure sessions through encrypted technology to protect your confidentiality.

Continuity of Care

Stay connected with your provider for consistent and uninterrupted support.

Access Expert Mental Health Care Anywhere, Anytime

Experience the convenience of telepsychiatry. Connect with licensed professionals for personalized evaluations, therapy, and medication management—all from the comfort of your space.

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