Learn about herbs that can alter brain chemistry naturally, and how to use them in mental health treatment, in this webinar by Orna Izakson, ND.



Overview

Drugs used to treat mental health often have negative side effects including addiction, depression, suicide, seizures, sexual dysfunction, headaches and more. These medications do not restore normal levels of neurotransmitters, but manipulate chemicals in the brain. Instead of using drugs, there are herbs that have anxiolytic properties which can stimulate neurotransmitters and naturally adjust brain chemistry without the side effects that come from standard medications.

Herbal anxiolytics are useful as both standalone and adjunctive treatments for mental health diagnoses, such as depression and anxiety — and may already be in you or your patients’ homes. In this webinar, Naturopathic Doctor, Orna Izakson will discuss some common herbs in this category and review how, when, and why to use them in day-to-day care.

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Instructor

Orna Izakson, ND, RH (AHG)

Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist practicing in Alaska and Oregon, where she specializes in mood, women’s health and chronic disease. Dr. Izakson has advanced training in herbal medicine, functional psychiatry, climate-aware therapy. She served for six years as lead physician for the Traditional Roots Institute at National University of Natural Medicine, and one year on the Gaia Herbs science advisory board. She is a former award-winning environmental newspaper reporter, contributing to books on climate change and healthy living. Dr. Izakson is a frequent speaker on plant medicine, mental health and clinical nutrition. She is the founder of the Naturopathic Climate Alliance, and current vice president of the Alaska Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

Webinar Content

    1. Herbal Anxiolytics in Psychiatric Practice

About this course

  • $19.00
  • 1 lesson
  • 1 hour of video content