Beyond Neurotransmitters: How Metabolism is Foundational for Mental Health
June 24, 2026
Presented by: Matthew Bernstein, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Ellenhorn
Chief Medical Officer & CEO, Accord
Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
From this session, you will be able to:
- Describe the bidirectional relationship between metabolic health and brain health, focusing on the mechanisms by which metabolism affects mental health symptoms
- Review the evidence for metabolic interventions, including ketogenic diets and exercise, in the management of serious mental illnesses
- Discuss the interventions that clinicians can employ in their practices today that leverage these important insights to improve outcomes
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Presented by: Matthew Bernstein, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Ellenhorn
Chief Medical Officer & CEO, Accord
Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
From this session, you will be able to:
- Describe the bidirectional relationship between metabolic health and brain health, focusing on the mechanisms by which metabolism affects mental health symptoms
- Review the evidence for metabolic interventions, including ketogenic diets and exercise, in the management of serious mental illnesses
- Discuss the interventions that clinicians can employ in their practices today that leverage these important insights to improve outcomes
View the slide presentation »