In this insightful case study, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Robert Hedaya discuss a patient experiencing severe anxiety and panic attack relief linked to a vitamin B12 deficiency. He highlights how functional medicine approaches can address the root cause of such mental health challenges. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Robert Hedaya, a psychiatrist who has spent decades working at the intersection of biology, brain function, and mental health. His approach starts with a different question than most psychiatry asks: what’s interfering with the brain’s ability to regulate, adapt, and repair itself? We talk about why many mental health diagnoses describe symptoms without explaining causes—and how measuring brain function, energy, and network activity is opening the door to more precise, individualized care. In this episode, we discuss: How biological imbalances drive anxiety and depression: Learn how physical issues like thyroid dysfunction or nutrient deficiencies are often misdiagnosed as purely psychological. Overlooked root causes in "treatment-resistant" cases: Dr. Hedaya reveals how addressing infections, toxins, and head traumas can lead to recovery when traditional meds fail. The connection between brain energy and mood: How mitochondrial function and ATP production are the foundation of a healthy mind. Advanced brain mapping (QEEG): How AI-driven technology allows us to see information flow patterns and "wiring maps" of the brain in real-time. Cutting-edge modalities: The role of targeted laser therapy (photobiomodulation) and hyperbaric oxygen in "waking up" underperforming brain cells. For far too long, mental health care has focused on managing symptoms in isolation. This discussion looks at what becomes possible when we treat the brain as part of the whole system and support its ability to heal. ⁠View Show Notes From This Episode⁠ https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep1109 ⁠Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox⁠ ⁠Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive⁠ This episode is brought to you by Seed, Sunlighten, Timeline, Paleovalley, Fatty15 and Pique. Go to ⁠seed.com/hyman⁠ and use code 20HYMAN to get 20% off your first month. Visit ⁠sunlighten.com⁠ and use code HYMAN to save up to $1400. Receive 35% off  a subscription at ⁠timeline.com/drhyman⁠. Head to ⁠paleovalley.com⁠ and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Visit ⁠fatty15.com/hyman⁠ and use code HYMAN to save an extra 15% on a 90-day subscription. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at ⁠piquelife.com/hyman⁠. In this insightful case study, Dr. Hyman discusses a patient experiencing severe anxiety and panic attack relief linked to a vitamin b12 deficiency. He highlights how functional medicine approaches can address the root cause of such mental health challenges. This information is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.