In this insightful episode, we are joined by Dr. Mizyl Damayo, a holistic psychiatrist and founder of **Paradise Behavioral Health. Dr. Damayo specializes in precision psychiatry, an approach that goes beyond traditional psychiatric treatments to address the underlying causes of mental health disorders. She combines modern science with integrative, holistic therapies to deliver customized care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Key Topics Covered:
* Precision Psychiatry:

- What it is and why it's revolutionizing mental health treatment.

 

*Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities:

- How imbalances in essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can contribute to mental health issues, and how correcting these imbalances leads to improved brain function.

 

*Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT):

The critical role hormones play in mood regulation, anxiety, and depression, and why balancing hormones is essential for mental wellness.

 

*Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT):

- A deep dive into how HBOT supports brain function, helps repair neural damage, and promotes overall mental clarity and emotional balance.

 

*Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS):

- How TMS is offering new hope for treatment-resistant depression by using magnetic pulses to stimulate brain regions involved in mood regulation.

 

*The Limitations of Traditional Drug Therapy:

- Why relying solely on medications to treat psychiatric conditions often fails to address the root causes of mental health issues, leading to incomplete or temporary relief.

Ailments Dr. Damayo Treats:
Dr. Damayo works with a wide range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, including:

• Depression** (including treatment-resistant depression)
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Chronic fatigue and brain fog
• Cognitive decline and memory issues

Her precision psychiatry approach focuses on identifying the root causes of these disorders rather than just managing symptoms with medications. By uncovering nutrient deficiencies, toxicities (such as heavy metals), hormonal imbalances, and even neural damage, Dr. Damayo's approach offers a **whole-person** treatment plan that leads to more sustained mental and physical health.

Why the Traditional Drug Approach Isn't Enough:
For decades, the standard treatment for mental health disorders has been primarily **pharmaceutical drugs**. While these medications can provide symptom relief, they often fail to address the underlying causes of mental health conditions. Patients may experience side effects, dependence, or only partial relief. Dr. Damayo believes that while drugs can be part of the treatment, they should not be the only approach.

By focusing on the root causes—such as nutrient imbalances, toxic buildup, and hormonal fluctuations—Dr. Damayo is able to offer a more comprehensive and effective solution. Her practice also emphasizes natural healing methods, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and ranscranial magnetic stimulation, which can significantly enhance brain health and recovery.

Advanced Therapies Explained:
*Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT):

- By delivering oxygen under high pressure, HBOT increases oxygen levels in the brain, which helps heal damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and promote neurogenesis (the growth of new brain cells). This therapy has been particularly beneficial for patients with cognitive issues, brain fog, and trauma-related conditions.

* Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS):

- TMS is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment that stimulates specific areas of the brain using magnetic pulses. It has shown remarkable success in treating depression, especially in cases where antidepressants have failed. TMS is also being explored for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, and OCD.

Dr. Damayo's Unique Approach:
Dr. Damayo's **precision psychiatry** integrates lab testing to identify deficiencies, environmental toxins, and other imbalances that could be contributing to mental health issues. Her personalized treatment plans may include **nutrient supplementation**, **detoxification protocols**, **hormone replacement**, and advanced therapies like HBOT and TMS. This **holistic model** looks at both the **mental and physical** aspects of health, understanding that the two are deeply interconnected.


Mental health is complex, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Dr. Mizyl Damayo's innovative approach offers hope to those who have struggled with traditional treatments by focusing on the root causes of psychiatric conditions. Her **holistic and personalized** methods are helping patients achieve not just symptom relief, but true healing and long-term wellness.



For more information about Dr. Damayo's practice and her unique precision psychiatry approach, visit her website at [Paradise Behavioral Health](https://www.paradisebehavioral.com/drdamayo/).

 

BIO

• Dr. Damayo is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and by the Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine.
• She uses the integrative medicine for mental healtyh and the precision psychiatry philosophy in  treating her psychiatruc patients, focusing primarily on treating the root cause with an emphasis on supplements, lifestyle and therapy rather than just reaching for a pill to mask the psychiatric symptoms.
• She has been a speaker for the local community and national conferences sharing her knowledge for mental health and treatment options from a functional psychiatric approach.
• She is certified by the Millenium Health Network to treat Traumatic Brain Injury focusing on decreasing inflammation and supporting hormone balance for a whole person approach in their recovery.
• She is the owner and medical director of Paradise Behavioral Health, a mental health clinic in Southwest Florida.
• She is also the medical director of Community Behavioral health that has clinics in Cape Coral and Miami FL.
• She is the creator of the Brain Well Program that uses the principles of precision psychiatry which looks into the root causes of mental illness using biomarkers that includes genetics and blood work.
• Dr Damayo is also an attending at Park Royal Hospital, a 100 bed plus inpatient psychiatric hospital in Fort Myers FL
• She has recently been added as adjunctive professor at Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, teaching 3rd year medical students in their psychiatry rotation.

 

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