Practitioner Course

GABA in Mental Health

Unlock mental calm in your patients!
Format

Online Course
1 lesson

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

1.5 hours total

Presenter

Peter Bongiorno

About this course

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the brain's primary calming agent and plays a crucial role in maintaining a good mood and a sense of calm. Dr. Bongiorno will explain how the GABA receptor functions, the mechanisms behind GABAergic drugs used for anxiety and sleep, and the impact of low GABA levels on conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and depression. He’ll also address the risks associated with GABA-reducing substances such as benzodiazepines, sleep medications, alcohol, and barbiturates. Additionally, Dr. Bongiorno will explore natural methods to boost GABA through diet, lifestyle changes, and supplements to enhance mood, sleep, and overall health.
What you receive:
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions
  • A 30-day money back guarantee

From this course you will

  • Learn about the GABA molecule and how is it produced
  • Understand the GABA receptor structure and function
  • Identify conditions associated with low GABA
  • Discuss medications that affect the GABA receptor
  • Learn which natural lifestyle, food and supplemental supports can raise GABA.

What's in this course

Your Presenter

DR PETER BONGIORNO ND, PhD

Dr Peter Bongiorno graduated from Bastyr University. He completed five years of training in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture and was honoured to be his class speaker. Before medical school, he researched as a pre-doctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland and at Yale University in New Haven Connecticut, and co-authored numerous medical journal articles in the field of neuroendocrinology.

He completed his premedical studies and received a Bachelors degree in Biology and English Literature from Fairfield University. Dr Bongiorno authored Healing Depression: Integrated Naturopathic and Conventional Treatments (CCNM Press, 2010), the first comprehensive textbook designed to teach physicians how to use the science and art of natural medicine to heal depression. His latest book for the public, How Come They’re Happy and I’m Not was released in November of 2012. He regularly writes articles for the Dr Oz and Sharecare websites and is an invited expert blogger at Psychology Today.

Dr Bongiorno is also a major contributor to the 3rd and 4th editions of the Textbook of Natural Medicine. Dr Bongiorno is Vice-President of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians and is active in gaining legislation to license naturopathic doctors in New York State. He is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Physicians for Social Responsibility and is a Diplomat in Acupuncture. Dr Bongiorno is licensed as an acupuncturist in the State of New York and is considered a naturopathic doctor in the State of Washington, where naturopathic doctors are licensed to practice medicine.

Dr Bongiorno helped create the first elective natural and integrative medicine class at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and he regularly guest lectures to medical students about natural medicine and acupuncture. Dr Bongiorno is an adjunct faculty member at New York University and at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health. He has lectured at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference, CAM Expo in New York City, and numerous other conferences to both physician and public audiences. Dr Bongiorno has been regularly interviewed on national television as a natural medicine expert and local television, radio, and writes for national media (Psychology Today, MSN.com, Energy Times).