{"podcast":{"title":"Metabolic Mind","slug":"metabolic-mind-6253550","podcast_index_feed_id":6253550,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/metabolic-mind/","website_url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d5c870fb-4d35-464f-8bde-33ce9e2b58c4/MM-Podcast-cover-final.png","author":"Bret Scher","episode_count":224,"summary":"Metabolic Mind is working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. Metabolic interventions like ketogenic therapy are being used to treat serious mental illnesses like Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depressive Disorder. We explore topics that can help you understand how Metabolic Psychiatry might help you or a loved one treat mental disorders Watch our videos at https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicmind Our channel is for information only. Consult your physician before changing your lifestyle or medications.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T00:18:08.497488+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550"},"episode":{"title":"Can Insulin Resistance Raise Suicide Risk?","slug":"can-insulin-resistance-raise-suicide-risk","published_at":"2026-05-15T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/can-insulin-resistance-raise-suicide-risk","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550","url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/797a5428-1c49-4296-a2aa-833b94d7cab6.mp3","summary":"Can insulin resistance increase the risk of suicide? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down a new study published in Translational Psychiatry that links metabolic dysfunction with higher rates of suicidal ideation, attempts, and death. Dr. Scher covers: How biomarkers like blood glucose, insulin, lipid profiles, and waist circumference relate to suicide risk How this study fits with the growing evidence connecting metabolism to mental health How routinely monitoring metabolic markers could impact psychiatric care How ketogenic and other metabolic therapies could reduce the risk of self-harm The study adds to a growing body of evidence that mental and metabolic health are deeply connected. While more research is needed, understanding and addressing metabolic dysfunction, like insulin resistance, may be a crucial step in reducing suicide risk and improving psychiatric care Expert Featured: Dr. Bret Scher Baszucki Group Medical Director https://x.com/bschermd Resources Mentioned: Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of suicide attempt: evidence from a population-based cohort and genomic analysis https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03575-1 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 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: https://www.metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign…","meta_description":"Can insulin resistance increase the risk of suicide? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down a new study published in Translational Psychiatry that link…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":300,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/can-insulin-resistance-raise-suicide-risk/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/can-insulin-resistance-raise-suicide-risk.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}