New York Times: Can the Keto Diet Really Improve Mental Health?

Can the keto diet really help with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the groundbreaking New York Times article that explores emerging research on ketogenic metabolic therapy for mental illness. The NYT highlights promising early studies from Stanford University, Ohio State University, and the University of Edinburgh — plus powerful real-life stories of people who experienced significant symptom improvement. This is a pivotal moment for the growing field of metabolic psychiatry, which looks at the deep connection between brain health, metabolism, and nutrition. Featured patient stories include Maya Schumer and Lewis Anstee, whose journeys are part of Metabolic Mind’s THINK+SMART resource. Hear why this coverage matters, what the early science shows, and what’s next for larger clinical trials. Jan Baszucki also shares her family’s powerful story: after years of treatment-resistant bipolar I in her son, medically supervised ketogenic therapy led to full remission of symptoms — sustained since 2021. 📰 Read the full New York Times article: https://nyti.ms/4sj2WZD 🔗 Explore more patient stories & strategies: https://www.metabolicmind.org/thinksmart/explore-strategies/ 🔬 View ongoing & published clinical trials in metabolic psychiatry: https://www.metabolicmind.org/resources/science/clinical-trials/ For clinicians: Earn free CME/CNE credits with our metabolic psychiatry training courses (made possible by grants from Baszucki Group): https://www.metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/ Have questions about ketogenic therapy for mental health? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions for a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Important Disclaimer: We are not providing individual medical or healthcare advice, nor are we establishing a provider-patient relationship. Ketogenic diets and metabolic therapies can have powerful effects on brain function, medications, and overall health — sometimes dramatically or dangerously if not done properly. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, medications, or treatment plan. Work with qualified clinicians experienced in therapeutic ketosis when exploring these approaches. Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to advance research and education at the intersection of metabolism and mental health. #KetoDietMentalHealth #KetogenicDiet #MetabolicPsychiatry #MentalHealth #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #Depression #NewYorkTimes #KetoForMentalHealth #KetogenicTherapy #BrainHealth #MetabolismAndMentalHealth #MentalIllness #NutritionAndMentalHealth