Why is the current approach to mental health failing so many? Despite skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety, the solutions often stop at medication. But what if there's a fundamental piece of the puzzle that almost everyone is missing? In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Jaquel Patterson reveal the "Missing Link" in mental health: the direct connection between the body's physical state and the brain's function. They argue that mental illness is often a symptom of a physical problem, specifically neuroinflammation—a brain on fire. Discover the overlooked root causes that can trigger this brain inflammation, including: Chronic infections like Lyme disease. A dysfunctional gut-brain connection. Hidden nutrient deficiencies. Environmental toxins and mold. The physiological impact of chronic stress and trauma. Learn how a functional medicine approach, which tests for and treats these underlying physical issues, can lead to profound improvements in mental health, often without a lifetime of psychiatric medication. Get my FREE guide 3 Steps to Reverse Aging when you sign up for my weekly health picks 👉 https://bit.ly/IncreaseHealthspan View Show Notes From This Episode: https://bit.ly/ep-935 #MentalHealth #Neuroinflammation #RootCause #Anxiety #Depression #BrainHealth #Psychiatry #FunctionalMedicine #DrMarkHyman This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ARMRA, Thrive Market, and Fatty15. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at https://RupaHealth.com. Save 15% on your first order of ARMRA Colostrum and unlock the power of 400+ functional nutrients. Just visit https://TryARMRA.com/Mark or use code MARK. Head over to https://ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Fatty15 contains pure, award-winning C15:0 in a bioavailable form. Get an exclusive 10% off a 90-day starter kit subscription. Just visit https://Fatty15.com and use code DRHYMAN10 to get started.