Depression in older adults is complex, multifaceted, and too often overlooked. This groundbreaking training—the first of its kind in Functional Psychiatry—equips clinicians with the tools to move beyond symptom management and address the complex interplay of biological, nutritional, environmental and psychosocial drivers of depression in aging populations. 

               

Led by renowned functional psychiatry pioneer, best-selling author, and Chief Medical Director of Psychiatry Redefined, James Greenblatt, MD, and internationally recognized faculty, this intensive training for geriatric mental health blends the latest evidence-based research in functional, integrative, and nutritional medicine with decades of clinical experience. You’ll learn how to integrate comprehensive testing, nutritional and lifestyle interventions, and personalized treatment strategies to improve outcomes, restore vitality, and support healthy aging. Walk away with an expanded toolkit, practical protocols, and actionable clinical pearls—ready to use in practice immediately to transform the lives of your older patients.


                            

OVERVIEW: In this hands-on training, Dr. James Greenblatt and our esteemed faculty will debunk common myths surrounding depression and aging, and explore how root-cause, functional medicine interventions can greatly enhance patient wellness and recovery. You’ll learn the epidemiology of geriatric depression and discover science-backed approaches informed by leading research, that identify specific biological abnormalities, such as deficiencies in B Vitamins and Vitamin D. Enroll now to gain tools to help your patients move beyond symptom management and towards lasting wellness.

PROGRAM FORMAT: Fully online training combining self-paced curriculum, an exclusive conference lecture, and four (4) live, online sessions providing live faculty guidance and trainee Q&A time (available as a recording for those unable to join)  

PROGRAM START & LIVE TRAINING DATES: Program begins November 1, 2025. Live sessions are scheduled for November 1, 6, 13 and 20.

FACULTY:

  • James Greenblatt, MD
  • Anoushirvan (Abe) Adel, MD
  • Ana Ivkovic, MD
  • Umar Latif, MD, DFAPA
    

THIS INTENSIVE TRAINING IS IDEAL FOR:  MDs and DOs (including psychiatrists, pediatricians, and family and general practice physicians), NDs and NMDs, nurses and nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, social workers, physician assistants, dietitians, and other health and mental health clinicians.

ACCREDITATION:  5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

ENROLLMENT FEE:  $499

Depression among older adults is not an inevitable consequence of aging but rather a psychiatric condition influenced by complex biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors. By targeting the root causes and the underlying chemistry affecting brain and behavior, we can promote more effective healing and recovery for some of our most vulnerable patients.

– James Greenblatt, MD | Founder & CMO

What You’ll Learn in this Training

  • How popular myths and assumptions regarding depression in the elderly may negatively impact patient care
  • The strengths and limitations of symptom-drug polypharmacy for treating depression
  • The latest research on the underlying causes of depression
  • The biologic underpinnings of depression (genetic, neurochemical, nutritional, and metabolic factors) and how they influence mood, cognition, and behavior
  • Nutritional factors robustly associated with depression risk and severity (elevated homocysteine and vitamin deficiencies)–and how such deficiencies contribute to psychiatric and/or digestive disturbances
  • The benefits of zinc, amino acids, and and various vitamin repletion for mental and physical health
  • Recommendations for testing, analyzing and interpreting results, and nutritional repletion/dosing


    • Functional & Integrative Medicine for Depression Course Breakdown

    This five-module accredited course led by Dr. James Greenblatt & Ana Ivkovic, MD, serves as the cornerstone for the Functional Medicine for Geriatric Depression Training. In this self-paced course, clinicians of all specialties will become adept in identifying and assessing the biological abnormalities—nutritional, metabolic, and environmental factors—that underlie the diagnosis of depression in patients. Employing a model of functional medicine, you will learn the diagnostic tests you should be running on patients, the role key nutrients play in maintaining neurological health, and biologic treatment protocols that can be easily incorporated into your practice. You’ll gain specific treatment strategies and a solid roadmap for helping to prevent and treat geriatric depression.

    Course accredited for 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.


    Live Sessions & Topics

    • Session #1 (November 1st, 2 hrs): From Deficiency to Discovery: How Micronutrient Gaps Drive Depression in Older Adults (Introduction + Key Nutritional Insights with Dr. James Greenblatt)
    • Session #2 (November 6th, 1 hr): B12, Folate & Beyond: Unlocking New Pathways to Treat Geriatric Depression (Cutting-Edge Clinical Applications with Dr. Umar Latif)
    • Session #3 (November 13th, 1 hr): Lithium Light: Harnessing Nutritional Lithium for Calmer, Brighter Later Years (Mood & Irritability Solutions with Dr. Abe Adel)
    • Session #4 (November 20th, 1 hr): The Healing Power of Belonging: Nature, Connection & Loneliness in Aging (Holistic Interventions with Dr. Ana Ivokovic + Expert Q&A with Dr. James Greenblatt)

                               

    Join Dr. Greenblatt and our expert faculty to learn clinically-proven models to use immediately with your aging patients—all directly from the pioneering physician who has helped thousands of patients reclaim wellness.

    James Greenblatt, MD

    Founder, Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. James Greenblatt is a globally recognized pioneer in functional and integrative psychiatry with over 30 years of clinical experience. He has dedicated his career to transforming the treatment of mental health disorders through precision-based approaches that integrate laboratory testing, nutritional interventions, and root-cause analysis. Dr. Greenblatt earned his medical degree and completed a psychiatry residency at George Washington University, and pursued a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical School. A prolific author, Dr. Greenblatt has written eight books, including the bestseller Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. Previously, he served as Chief Medical Officer for Walden Behavioral Care/Monte Nido, a national mental health organization specializing in eating disorders. In 2019, Dr. Greenblatt founded Psychiatry Redefined, a leading platform for continuing education for clinicians in functional and integrative psychiatry, designed to bridge critical knowledge gaps for mental health professionals. His innovative work combines evidence-based research with decades of clinical expertise in functional and integrative psychiatry to promote personalized, precision medicine approaches for sustainable mental health outcomes. in 2024, Dr. Greenblatt founded Mind Refined, a consumer education platform in functional and integrative approaches to mental healthcare. Dr. Greenblatt lectures internationally on nutritional psychiatry and functional medicine’s transformative role in treating mental illnesses.