{"id":1205,"date":"2026-02-05T08:05:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abbot.tiau.com\/health\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:05:27","slug":"unlocking-mental-health-with-ketogenic-therapy-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbot.tiau.com\/health\/?p=1205","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Mental Health with Ketogenic Therapy: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l5j4YMkPUU8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Have you heard that ketogenic therapy and a keto diet can help with mental disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia, and depression, as well as treat type 2 diabetes and improve metabolic health, but you aren&#8217;t quite sure how to get started? At Metabolic Mind, we&#8217;re here to help! In this video, we\u2019ll guide you through the basics of starting ketogenic therapy, offering valuable insights and practical steps to embark on this transformative journey.<\/p>\n<p>*What You\u2019ll Learn*<br \/>\n&#8211; The fundamentals of ketogenic therapy<br \/>\n&#8211; Guidance on starting and maintaining a ketogenic lifestyle<br \/>\n&#8211; Practical tips and resources for success on your ketogenic journey<\/p>\n<p>This video was inspired by the wonderful comments on our previous videos. Thank you to everyone who shares their experiences and ideas \u2013 your feedback is invaluable! If you found this video helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with others who may benefit. Leave us a comment to let us know your thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>*Related Videos*<br \/>\nLabs to Check Before Starting Ketosis for Mental Health<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Labs to Check Before Starting Ketosis for Mental Health\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tSkOw3l8OoQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Can a Keto Diet Cause Hypomania, and How Can It Be Avoided?<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Can a Keto Diet Cause Hypomania, and How Can It Be Avoided?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F11ZBvCjVNk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What You Need to Know BEFORE Starting a KETO DIET for Mental Health<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What You Need to Know BEFORE Starting a KETO DIET for Mental Health\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hja4VURshKA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>*Resources*<br \/>\nMetabolic Mind\u2019s Familes &amp; Peers page:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.metabolicmind.org\/families-and-peers<\/p>\n<p>Clinician Directory:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.diagnosisdiet.com\/directory<\/p>\n<p>Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https:\/\/metabolicmind.org\/<\/p>\n<p>About us:<br \/>\nMetabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.<\/p>\n<p>Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps:<br \/>\n0:00 Introduction<br \/>\n1:18 Ketogenic therapy is not a keto diet<br \/>\n2:08 Ketogenic therapy prep<br \/>\n3:12 Monitoring ketone levels<br \/>\n3:29 Preparing for the keto flu<br \/>\n3:54 How to transition your diet for ketogenic therapy<br \/>\n4:37 How to know if you&#8217;re in ketosis<br \/>\n5:20 Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>#MetabolicMind<br \/>\n#MetabolicNeuroscience<br \/>\n#KetogenicMetabolicTherapy<br \/>\n#NutritionalKetosis<br \/>\n#AlternativeTreatment<br \/>\n#MedicalKeto<br \/>\n#KetogenicTherapy<br \/>\n#MetabolicHealth<br \/>\n#KetoFlu<br \/>\n#Ketosis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you heard that ketogenic therapy and a keto diet can help with mental disorders like bipolar, schizophrenia, and depression, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":1206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.6 - 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