Dr. Mizyl Damayo | Integrative Psychiatry, Genetics, & Brain Health
Dr. Mizyl Damayo | Integrative Psychiatry, Genetics, & Brain Health
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Mizyl Damayo gives us one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:
What is the role of genetics in mental health? What about inflammation?
What is precision psychiatry? How does it work in practice?
What is the importance of hormone balance in mental health?
Who is Dr. Mizyl Damayo?
Dr. Mizyl Damayo is a dual board certified psychiatry and substance abuse practitioner, and medical doctor. She created the Brain Well Program and is the owner of Paradise Behavioral Health in Florida, where she brings an expertise in precision psychiatry through an integrative approach to treating mental health.
Dr. Mizyl believes in giving her patients long-lasting healing from their psychiatric symptoms. Her passion is to make sure every patient gets the treatment they need. Her goal for her is to achieve brain health in order to overcome symptoms from depression and anxiety.
What did Dr. Mizyl & Dr. Scott discuss?
00:00 Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder Podcast 00:48 Guest Introduction: Dr. Mizyl Damayo 04:28 The Role of Genetics in Mental Health 08:27 Inflammation and Mental Health 11:06 Precision Psychiatry in Practice 21:03 Nutritional Deficiencies and Genetic Testing 31:56 Hormone Balance and Antidepressant Reduction 32:34 Genetic Factors in Mental Health 35:10 Precision Psychiatry and Genetic Testing 39:02 Weaning Off Antidepressants 44:36 Challenges with Specific Medications 46:35 Integrating Therapy and Alternative Treatments 55:19 Conclusion and Future Directions
