Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Preparing for a mental health crisis isn't something most people think about until they're in one.
In this video, psychiatrists Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Matthew Bernstein, along with Nicole Laurent, LMHC, discuss how patients, families, and clinicians can create a plan ahead of time that supports ketogenic therapy during psychiatric emergencies and hospitalization.
Topics include:
- How to create a personalized mental health crisis plan
- Preparing for hospitalization while using ketogenic therapy
- Why advance directives and healthcare proxies can help protect treatment preferences
- Practical ways to maintain ketogenic therapy in inpatient settings
- The role of caregivers and clinicians during a psychiatric crisis
- Resources to help patients and families prepare before a crisis occurs
Mental health crises can happen even when someone is doing well, which is why preparation matters. Having a personalized crisis plan, communicating your treatment preferences, and working with a knowledgeable healthcare team can help ensure your metabolic treatment plan is supported when you need it most.
🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode.
#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #MentalHealthCrisis
*Experts Featured:*
Dr. Georgia Ede
- diagnosisdiet.com
- linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd
- instagram.com/georgiaedemd/?hl=en
- facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd
Dr. Matthew Bernstein
- accordmh.com/our-team/matt-bernstein
- linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd
Nicole Laurent, LMHC
- mentalhealthketo.com/nicole-laurent-lmhc-about-me
- instagram.com/mentalhealthketo
- linkedin.com/in/nlaurent
- https://x.com/KetoCounselor
- youtube.com/@nicolelaurentLMHC
*Resources Mentioned*
- charliefoundation.org/product/blender-keto-booklet
- matthewsfriends.org/keto-therapies/keto-management/hospital-guidance-for-those-on-ketogenic-therapy
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*About us:*
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
*Timestamps:*
0:00 - What to Do During a Mental Health Crisis on Ketogenic Therapy
1:15 - Why It’s Important To Create a Mental Health Crisis Plan Before You Need It
3:20 - Should You Increase Ketone Levels During a Relapse?
4:20 - The SACT Crisis Plan: Questions Every Patient Should Answer
6:18 - Hospital Resources for Staying in Ketosis During Treatment
8:55 - How to Follow a Ketogenic Diet While Hospitalized
11:55 - Fasting, IV Fluids & Medication Tips in the Hospital
14:37 - Psychosis Returning? Check Ketone Levels First
16:00 - Ketones Aren't the Only Factor: Stress, Seasons, Sleep, & Illness Matter
Preparing for a mental health crisis isn't something most people think about until they're in one.
In this video, psychiatrists Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Matthew Bernstein, along with Nicole Laurent, LMHC, discuss how patients, families, and clinicians can create a plan ahead of time that supports ketogenic therapy during psychiatric emergencies and hospitalization.
Topics include:
- How to create a personalized mental health crisis plan
- Preparing for hospitalization while using ketogenic therapy
- Why advance directives and healthcare proxies can help protect treatment preferences
- Practical ways to maintain ketogenic therapy in inpatient settings
- The role of caregivers and clinicians during a psychiatric crisis
- Resources to help patients and families prepare before a crisis occurs
Mental health crises can happen even when someone is doing well, which is why preparation matters. Having a personalized crisis plan, communicating your treatment preferences, and working with a knowledgeable healthcare team can help ensure your metabolic treatment plan is supported when you need it most.
🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode.
#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #MentalHealthCrisis
*Experts Featured:*
Dr. Georgia Ede
- diagnosisdiet.com
- linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd
- instagram.com/georgiaedemd/?hl=en
- facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd
Dr. Matthew Bernstein
- accordmh.com/our-team/matt-bernstein
- linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd
Nicole Laurent, LMHC
- mentalhealthketo.com/nicole-laurent-lmhc-about-me
- instagram.com/mentalhealthketo
- linkedin.com/in/nlaurent
- https://x.com/KetoCounselor
- youtube.com/@nicolelaurentLMHC
*Resources Mentioned*
- charliefoundation.org/product/blender-keto-booklet
- matthewsfriends.org/keto-therapies/keto-management/hospital-guidance-for-those-on-ketogenic-therapy
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*About us:*
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
*Timestamps:*
0:00 - What to Do During a Mental Health Crisis on Ketogenic Therapy
1:15 - Why It’s Important To Create a Mental Health Crisis Plan Before You Need It
3:20 - Should You Increase Ketone Levels During a Relapse?
4:20 - The SACT Crisis Plan: Questions Every Patient Should Answer
6:18 - Hospital Resources for Staying in Ketosis During Treatment
8:55 - How to Follow a Ketogenic Diet While Hospitalized
11:55 - Fasting, IV Fluids & Medication Tips in the Hospital
14:37 - Psychosis Returning? Check Ketone Levels First
16:00 - Ketones Aren't the Only Factor: Stress, Seasons, Sleep, & Illness Matter
