Commune with Jeff Krasno
Commusings: Is Mental Illness a Metabolic Disorder?
February 11, 2025 · 30 min
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A Harvard psychiatrist's research suggests mental illness may be a brain metabolism problem, not a chemical imbalance.
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In this episode
- What the metabolic theory of mental illness actually claims
- How brain energy relates to conditions like depression and schizophrenia
- Why the chemical imbalance model may be incomplete
- A framework for thinking about mental health through a biological lens
About this episode
Could there be a unifying theory of mental disorder? Could mental illness be a metabolic disorder of the brain? In this episode, I summarize my extensive conversation with Dr. Chris Palmer, author of the new fascinating book, Brain Energy.Commusings are thoughtful essays and short-form reflections on the topics of spirituality, philosophy, health, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or @jeffkrasno or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.
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