Course Presenter: James Greenblatt, MD

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Course Description:

Schizophrenia is a highly variable, multifactorial mental disorder producing a spectrum of symptoms ranging from odd but harmless behavioral abnormalities to full psychosis. The concept of biochemical individuality is therefore of particular importance within integrative approaches to treatment of this unique illness. This five-module course incorporates the theories of orthomolecular medicine into nutritional psychiatry, presenting decades of supportive research evidence. In addition to vitamin deficiencies, multiple contributors to inflammation are implicated in the etiology of schizophrenia and addressed in a comprehensive, integrative treatment plan for use in clinical practice.

This beginner-intermediate level course is intended for psychiatrists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals.
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Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Assess the pathogenesis of schizophrenia and psychosis
  2. Discuss the history of orthomolecular medicine and the orthomolecular treatment of schizophrenia
  3. Identify the most common nutrient deficiencies in schizophrenic patients
  4. Explain the role of inflammation on neurotransmitter synthesis

Continuing Education Credits:

Due to the fact that this course can be completed on demand, and is available to health care professionals with various continuing education requirements, participants will qualify to receive a Certificate of Participation from the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine – upon individual request. 
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It is the participant’s responsibility to apply for continuing education credits under individual consideration with their provincial, regional or state licensing authority.

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