Dr. Mizyl Damayo | Integrative Psychiatry, Genetics, & Brain Health

Who is Dr. Mizyl Damayo?

Dr. Mizyl Damayo is a dual board certified psychiatry and substance abuse practitioner, and medical doctor. She created the Brain Well Program and is the owner of Paradise Behavioral Health in Florida, where she brings an expertise in precision psychiatry through an integrative approach to treating mental health.

Dr. Mizyl believes in giving her patients long-lasting healing from their psychiatric symptoms. Her passion is to make sure every patient gets the treatment they need. Her goal for her is to achieve brain health in order to overcome symptoms from depression and anxiety.

What did Dr. Mizyl & Dr. Scott discuss?

00:00 Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder Podcast
00:48 Guest Introduction: Dr. Mizyl Damayo
04:28 The Role of Genetics in Mental Health
08:27 Inflammation and Mental Health
11:06 Precision Psychiatry in Practice
21:03 Nutritional Deficiencies and Genetic Testing
31:56 Hormone Balance and Antidepressant Reduction
32:34 Genetic Factors in Mental Health
35:10 Precision Psychiatry and Genetic Testing
39:02 Weaning Off Antidepressants
44:36 Challenges with Specific Medications
46:35 Integrating Therapy and Alternative Treatments
55:19 Conclusion and Future Directions