The Biomarkers Every Doctor Should Test In Their Suicidal Patients

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss suicide prevention and the role of biomarkers in mental health with Dr. James Greenblatt. You’ll hear us dive into: The urgent need to rethink suicide prevention approaches Overlooked biomarkers behind depression and suicide The link between low cholesterol and suicide risk Why low omega-3 and vitamin D levels are hurting your mental health The connection between sleep deprivation, inflammation, and suicide Dr. James Greenblatt is the Founder and Medical Director of Psychiatry Redefined. In addition to his leadership role there, he holds the title of Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. A prolific writer, Dr. Greenblatt has authored numerous books on integrative medicine. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been dedicated to investigating the complex relationship between mental health and nutrition, consistently pursuing alternative and complementary methods to conventional psychiatric therapies. Labs Mentioned Cholesterol Testing Omega Fatty Acids Lithium Testing Vitamin D Inflammation Markers High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Ferritin Testing Quinolinic Acid Cytokine Testing Hair Testing Organic Acid Testing Guest Details: Dr. James Greenblatt’s Website , LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , Books Psychiatry Redefined Website Walden Behavioral Care Website Tufts University School of Medicine Website Finally Focused Website Rupa Health Details: Rupa Health's Website , LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine Dr. Kate Kresge ’s Website , LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube & Twitter Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast Timestamps 02:57 - The Urgent Need to Rethink Suicide Prevention Approaches 04:25 - Overlooked Biomarkers Behind Depression and Suicide 07:23 - Could Low Cholesterol Be Fueling Suicidal Depression? 14:04 - Omega-3s and Mental Health 18:41 - Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression 21:12 - Is Lithium the Missing Piece in Your Mental Health Treatment? 31:04 - The Connection Between Sleep Deprivation, Inflammation, and Suicide 38:00 - Detect Hidden Inflammation with These Key Tests 45:11 - What Metals Might Be Sabotaging Your Health? 48:38 - The Role of Social Media in Adolescent Suicide