A Functional Medicine Approach to Mental Health

Any licensed or certified health or mental health professional—including therapists, psychologists, counselors, health coaches, nutritionists, nurses, physicians, and other credentialed practitioners. If your work involves supporting others' physical or mental health, you qualify.

Brainshaping Academy does not replace traditional mental health treatment. It's better to think of it as complementary.

It may help some people reduce or even eliminate their reliance. But patients should not make any changes to their treatment plan without talking to their physician.

Nutrition is the backbone of the program, and for good reason: Food is the most powerful medicine on the planet. It provides information that tells every cell in your body how to behave.

But this isn't some finger-wagging lesson about eating your vegetables.

With Brainshaping Academy, you'll learn exactly how nutrients talk to your body, how to use vitamins and amino acids to regulate your serotonin, and how to activate your detoxification system with diet and supplementation.

In addition, you'll discover cutting-edge concepts and novel treatment pathways, such as:

• Nutrigenomics, which reveals how food interacts with your genetic code
• Chrononutrition, which shows how timing interacts with your circadian rhythm
• Hormesis, which demonstrates how strategic stressors can make your brain stronger
• Psychedelic therapy, which is emerging as a novel approach to rewiring the brain

By the end of the course, you'll have a powerful set of nutrition-based tools to help you manage your mental, emotional, and cognitive health.

Brainshaping Academy is a learn-at-your-own-pace program, so you can move as fast or slow as you'd like.

That said, there are two recommended pathways for those who prefer structure. After you sign up, you'll have the option to choose which of these works for you.

The Foundational Path (12 weeks)

You'll spend six weeks on the Brainshaping Course (the learning section), and an additional six weeks on the Brainshaping Plan (the practical application section). It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you hear 12 weeks, but the course has been designed to take just one to two hours a week, total.

The Jumpstart Path (6 weeks)

This is the fast-track option for those who want to put Brainshaping principles into action right away. With this path, you'll do the Brainshaping Course and Brainshaping Plan at the same time. The course will serve as your reference and support system while you start making immediate changes to your diet and lifestyle.

The course is organized into six modules, and you can expect to complete each one in one to two hours.

These modules give you the background you need for the Brainshaping Academy Plan, which is a structured six-week nutrition and lifestyle phase where you put your lessons into action.

To see a breakdown of the modules and course structure, check out the Course Overview.

Yes. While the lessons focus on your mind, the "side effects" may include weight loss.

With Brainshaping Academy, you'll learn why processed foods are damaging to your brain and exactly how to move away from them. And this could have a big impact on your body weight.

In a study published in Cell Metabolism, researchers divided subjects into two groups. One was given an unlimited supply of processed foods, while the other was given an unlimited supply of real, whole foods.

There was no measuring portions or counting calories. Both groups were allowed to eat as much as they wanted. And yet, the whole-food group still consumed 508 fewer calories a day.

They ate fewer calories simply by switching from processed to unprocessed foods. And as a result, they lost weight.

Even though the study only ran for two weeks, the group eating processed foods gained nearly a pound, while the group eating whole foods lost nearly a pound.

Now imagine what happens when you stretch that effect out over months or years.

With Brainshaping Academy, you'll learn a new way to nourish your body—one that's designed to build brain health, but proven to support a healthy weight too.

At the start of the program, you'll take an intake quiz. This will assess the severity of symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, apathy, anxiety, and compulsions.

Then at the end, you can take the quiz again to see how things have changed.

Dr. Hyman's patients often see significant, even dramatic improvements during this weeks-long period. And you could, too.

But your success doesn't have to end when the course does.

As you continue to apply what you've learned, your brain could become sharper, calmer, and more focused over time.

Yes, you can.

We've partnered with TrueMed to make it easy to pay with your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Depending on your plan, that could mean significant savings, especially since these accounts use pre-tax dollars.

To use either type of account, click "Buy Now" to go to the checkout page. Then follow these steps:

1. Click "Payment"
2. Select "Alternative payment methods"
3. Select "TrueMed - Pay with HSA/FSA"

Then just follow the instructions to enter your HSA/FSA card number.

Absolutely—and it can be a powerful companion to the work you’re doing together. If you’re interested in an affiliate partnership or a bulk purchase, please contact us at support@drhyman.com.