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Metabolic Mind Metabolic Mind grew out of the first ever metabolic psychiatry conference hosted by Baszucki Group in May of 2022.

Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Fifty stakeholders gathered to share information and define this rapidly emerging new field. It became clear in the months following the conference that an advocacy effort was critically needed to amplify research, clinical experience and life stories. The Metabolic Mind team is dedicated to filling that gap, and is working toward a vision in which metabolism is understood as a primary driver of human health and well-being.

10/16/2026

🌱 Five years of plant-based keto, and she still loves the way she eats.

For anyone curious about ketogenic therapy but worried it would mean giving up foods that reflect their values or beliefs, Hannah's experience might open new possibilities.

She's spent years figuring out how to make plant-based keto work for her mental health, and now she's sharing what she's learned so others don't have to start from scratch.

đź’ˇ Curious how she makes it work? Check out the links in the first comment to explore her course and the Radiant Beast Substack.

What could a metabolic approach mean for people living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more?At the free ...
10/15/2026

What could a metabolic approach mean for people living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more?

At the free online Metabolic Psychiatry Summit (October 21–25), 41 speakers will explore that question through research, clinical perspectives, and lived experience.

Metabolic Mind’s Dr. Bret Scher, Hannah Warren, and Chris Irvin are among the speakers. Matthew Baszucki and other members of our community will share lived-experience perspectives, alongside experts including Dr. Chris Palmer and Dr. Shebani Sethi.

Sessions also address schizophrenia, addiction, and other topics, with practical questions to bring to your care team.

Find the link to learn more and register in the comments.

This special edition of the Quit Sugar Summit is presented in partnership with Metabolic Collective.

10/14/2026

For many people, the hardest part of imagining a vegetarian or vegan ketogenic diet is deciding what they'd actually eat.

That's a fair question. When you take meat off the menu and keep carbohydrates low, you have to be a little more intentional about how you put meals together.

But once you find foods and recipes you enjoy, vegetarian or vegan keto can become a normal part of everyday life. That's especially important for people using ketogenic therapy for mental health, where consistency over time may play a key role in maintaining the benefits they've experienced.

It's encouraging to hear from someone who's been doing this for five years and still genuinely enjoys the way they eat.

👉 To learn more, watch Hannah’s full Vegetarian & Vegan Keto for Metabolic and Mental Health module on the Metabolic Mind YouTube channel, or explore Nutrition Network’s complete 10-lecture Vegetarian Low-Carb Lifestyle course. Links in the first comment. ⤵️

OCD relief goes beyond a lower symptom score. It can mean more time and attention for everyday life.This , we’re highli...
10/14/2026

OCD relief goes beyond a lower symptom score. It can mean more time and attention for everyday life.

This , we’re highlighting a case series co-authored by Chris Palmer, MD documenting three people who reported substantial improvements in OCD symptoms while using ketogenic therapy. Swipe through to see what changed for each person.

Their experiences offer hope and a reason to keep investigating. As Dr. Palmer emphasizes, the next step is randomized controlled trials to better understand how many people may benefit from ketogenic therapy and how many may not.

đź’¬ Want to learn more about these cases and the research? Find the link to our blog in comments.

10/12/2026

Creatine may offer more than its well-known benefits for muscle and physical performance.

Research increasingly explores creatine for brain health, including its potential role in cognition and depression. Because the brain requires a steady supply of energy, researchers are especially interested in how creatine may support cellular energy metabolism in the brain.

The evidence is still emerging, but it’s one reason creatine is getting attention well beyond the gym.

👉 Have you used creatine yourself or heard about its potential mental health benefits? Share your thoughts and experience in the comments.

10/10/2026

đź“š Two books already gone? We love seeing the growing interest in metabolic psychiatry!

Join Hannah Warren in spreading the word by posting Metabolic Collective’s Advocate Resource Hub flyer on a local community board, or by donating a copy of Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD, or Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind by Georgia Ede, MD, to a local library or Little Free Library.

However you choose to take part, snap a photo or video and tag Metabolic Mind and Metabolic Collective so we can see how the conversation is taking shape in communities everywhere and perhaps inspire someone else to join in.

👉 Download and share Metabolic Collective’s resource flyer (linked in the first comment).

10/09/2026

A lot of people hear “keto” and immediately picture a meat-based diet.

But ketosis is a metabolic state, not a prescribed list of foods. That leaves more room for individual food preferences than many realize.

A vegan ketogenic diet does require extra planning, with attention to protein, omega-3 fats, vitamins, and minerals, especially when the diet is used therapeutically. Working with an experienced clinician or dietitian can help you meet those needs while maintaining the level of ketosis that works for you.

The takeaway? There isn’t one ketogenic menu everyone has to follow.

💬 What does your version of a ketogenic diet look like? Share how you make keto work for you in the comments. ⤵️

Today is National Depression Screening Day.But it overlaps with mental health awareness week and upcoming world mental h...
10/08/2026

Today is National Depression Screening Day.

But it overlaps with mental health awareness week and upcoming world mental health and international metabolic health days.

At Metabolic Mind, we are using this as an opportunity to highlight the critical relationship between these two aspects of health that have long been viewed as totally separate.

Swipe through to explore why metabolic health deserves attention in mental health care, from screening to considering approaches that support metabolic health.

One question to bring to your next appointment: “How might improving my metabolic health fit into my treatment plan?”

Check the comments for resources to help start that conversation, and share this with someone who may have similar questions.

10/07/2026

Ketosis can be a powerful therapeutic tool, but life doesn’t stop happening once you’re in it.

Stress, illness, major life events, poor sleep, and other challenges can affect mental health, even when someone is maintaining therapeutic ketosis. Knowing this ahead of time can help patients and their care teams prepare for times when things feel less stable.

That preparation might include recognizing your early warning signs, tracking symptom changes, having a plan with your clinical team, and understanding what helped you regain stability in the past.

There’s real value in knowing what supports you when things are going well. There may be even more value in having a plan for the inevitable times when life gets complicated.

👉 When life gets stressful, what early warning signs have you learned to recognize in yourself? How do you manage? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments.

10/06/2026

October 10th marks both World Mental Health Day and International Metabolic Health Day. Around here, that feels especially fitting.

For many in this community, the link between metabolic and mental health has reshaped how they understand their health and what may be possible for their future. That’s something we want more people to know.

Spreading the word can be surprisingly simple. You can post the Community Poster from Metabolic Collective’s Advocate Resource Hub on a local community board, or donate a copy of Brain Energy by Dr. Chris Palmer or Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind by Dr. Georgia Ede to a local library or a Little Free Library. Tag Metabolic Mind and Metabolic Collective to join community efforts.

You never know which small interaction might prompt someone to search for answers they didn’t know were out there.

So this October 10th, celebrate with us by sharing what you’ve learned and helping someone new discover metabolic psychiatry.

💬 How has metabolic psychiatry impacted your life? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments.

👉 Download and share Metabolic Collective’s resource flyer (linked in the first comment).

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