Research & Educational Resources

Evolution Medicine's integrative approach is grounded in evidence across psychiatry, functional medicine, nutrition, and neuroscience. The following materials represent research and educational content that informs how we investigate and treat complex mental health conditions. They are offered as supplementary reading — not as clinical advice or replacements for evaluation and care.

Nutrition & Brain Health

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — The Nutrition Source Evidence-based nutrition research free from industry funding or commercial influence. Visit →

Frontiers in Neuroscience — Gut-Brain Axis & Mental Health Peer-reviewed research on the relationships between nutrition, microbiome function, depression, and anxiety. Read Study →

Dr. Terry Wahls — The Wahls Protocol Functional nutrition research focused on autoimmune and neurological conditions, with relevance to mood and cognitive function. Learn More →

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Overview — Healthline A practical introduction to dietary patterns that reduce systemic inflammation. Read →

Dr. Andrew Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid A visual framework for structuring an anti-inflammatory dietary pattern. View →

DASH Diet for Hypertension — PDF Evidence-based dietary protocol for blood pressure management, with implications for cardiovascular and metabolic health. Download PDF →

Mindfulness & Stress Reduction

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, is an evidence-based intervention with a well-established research base for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions. The resources below span the clinical literature and the contemplative traditions that informed its development.

Jon Kabat-Zinn — MBSR Founder Introductory lectures and guided practices from the developer of the MBSR protocol. YouTube →

Dharma Seed A free archive of talks from experienced meditation teachers, spanning concentration, insight, and compassion practices. Browse →

Plum Village — Thich Nhat Hanh Applied mindfulness in daily life, drawn from the Plum Village tradition. Visit →

Clinical Research

Inflammation & Mental Health High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a systemic inflammation marker relevant to mood disorders, fatigue, and treatment resistance. The following resources provide accessible clinical context.

• What Your CRP Levels Mean — Verywell Health
• 6 Ways to Reduce Cardiac Inflammation — US News

Pharmacogenomics Genetic testing to guide psychiatric medication selection — clinical implementation of pharmacogenetic decision support tools. Download PDF →

Exercise & Mental Health Peer-reviewed research on the effects of physical activity on mental health outcomes and emotional regulation.

• Exercise and Mental Health Outcomes — PubMed
• Walking and Reduction of Emotional Distress — PubMed

GLP-1 Medications & Addiction Emerging research on appetite-regulating medications and their potential role in substance use treatment. Read Research →

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy A 2020 clinical overview. The evidence base in this area continues to evolve; findings should be interpreted in light of more recent research. Download PDF →

Addiction & Recovery

The Five Stages of Recovery A framework for understanding cognitive and emotional relapse patterns and the conditions that support sustained recovery. Download PDF →

These materials are for educational purposes. They are intended to complement — not replace — a thorough psychiatric evaluation and individualized treatment.