ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2024
From theory to practice: challenges and rewards of implementing ketogenic metabolic therapy in mental health.
Article in Frontiers in nutrition, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Pilot evaluation of an educational and lived experience training program on ketogenic metabolic therapy in mental health care for health care professionals.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Trial
- The ketogenic diet is not for everyone: contraindications, side effects, and drug interactions.Annals of medicine · 2026Review
- Ketogenic metabolic therapy as a candidate adjunct for CBTp delivery in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Enhancing readiness for exposure and response prevention in obsessive compulsive disorder: ketogenic metabolic therapy as a candidate readiness adjunct.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Awareness and best practices in using ketogenic therapy to treat serious mental illness: a modified Delphi consensus.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Ketogenic metabolic therapy in the remission of chronic major depressive disorder: a retrospective case study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Perspectives on the ketogenic diet as a non-pharmacological intervention for major depressive disorder.Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy · 2025Review
- Understanding the experiences of ketogenic metabolic therapy for people living with varying levels of depressive symptoms: a thematic analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Article
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Abstract
This perspective article delves into the implementation of Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy (KMT) by a mental health counselor who attempts to bridge the gap between emerging research and real-world clinical application. Grounded in the author's clinical experiences, the article communicates the potential of KMT in mental health care, highlighting both its therapeutic promise and the insights gained from hands-on patient interactions. While the adoption of KMT necessitates adjustments in societal, emotional, and dietary domains, especially within diverse mental health contexts, these challenges are surmountable with appropriate guidance and support. The article encourages the capture of qualitative data alongside quantitative measures and advocates for an approach that considers the broader implications of improved mental well-being on families and communities. As the field advances, interdisciplinary collaborations between researchers and clinicians will be pivotal in refining and expanding the application of KMT, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and elevating the standard of mental health care.
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