Stress is everywhere, with anxiety and depression plaguing many. For some antidepressants do the job. They are less expensive than “talk” therapy, but can cause side effects and sometimes fall short. In this workshop we will look at ways to make medicine more effective using natural approaches. Plus we will explore different ways to reduce depression and anxiety with less or no medication.

Questions and discussion will be encouraged.

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Presenters

 Mark Banschick, MD is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with an interest in effective, but minimal pharmacological treatments.  He will be speaking about the importance of folic acid metabolism in the treatment of depression as well as spirituality and exercise.

Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist

Private Practice – Katonah, New York

Blogger: Psychology Today and the Huffington Post

 Geri Brewster, RD MPH CDN is a clinical nutritionist who will be reviewing how our diet can set the stage for psychological instability. She will be teaching us simple ways to change our eating habits that may alter the way we feel.

Integrative Nutritionist – Mt. Kisco & New York City

Awarded the 2013 DIFM Excellence in Practice Award

Can be reached at: http://geribrewster.com/about

Anne Wennerstrand, MS, MSW, LCSW-R is a psychotherapist specializing in women’s mental health across the life span. She will be speaking about research supporting various psychotherapeutic approaches and the value of body and movement-based intervention in healing. 

Psychotherapy Private Practice – Katonah, New York

Faculty/Supervisor/Board of Directors – Woman’s Therapy Centre, New York City