ChildKind Integrative Psychiatry
Inspiring children to reach their full social emotional vibrancy
Children and their families are the experts in who they are, and I am excited to learn about your ideals, goals, experiences and concerns regarding the care you wish to receive to restore your children’s social emotional vibrancy.
As a mother myself, I created ChildKind Psychiatry with the intention of providing mental health care that combined both traditional medication management with Nutritional Psychiatry (how food affects mental health and mood) to provide care that is holistic and comprehensive.
At ChildKind my primary goal is to provide you and your children the space and time to fully explore, understand and learn about your child’s brain based medical conditions and treatment options available.
Families are provided with options and access to care that is collaborative, transparent and based in common sense.
Sara Langley PHMNP-BC
Brain based medical conditions I treat
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety
Depression, irritability and sadness
OCD
Behavioral problems
Mood swings
By keeping the above list short we are able to truly specialize in those conditions and provide individualized and specific attention and care to our families.
What is Nutritional Psychiatry?
Nutritional Psychiatry is emerging field that explores the connection between diet and mental health. It focuses on how the foods we eat can impact our mood, behavior, and overall mental well-being.
Gut-brain connection: Recognizing the important link between the gut and the brain. This connection allows for two-way communication and influences the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, which plays a crucial role in mood regulation.
Microbiome influence: Nutritional psychiatry considers the impact of diet on the gut microbiome, which can affect mental health. A well-balanced diet supports beneficial gut bacteria that contribute to overall well-being
Anti-inflammatory focus: The approach emphasizes eating foods that reduce inflammation in the body and brain. Inflammation has been linked to various mental health issues.
Nutrient-rich foods: Nutritional psychiatrists recommend diets rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, probiotics, prebiotics, and protein. These nutrients support brain health and can positively influence mood.
Personalized recommendations: Nutritional psychiatrists may provide tailored dietary advice based on an individual's specific mental health concerns and overall health status
Evidence-based practice: The field is supported by growing scientific evidence, including clinical trials and observational studies that demonstrate the impact of diet on mental health outcomes
How I offer support to mothers and their children
I combine Nutritional Psychiatry with traditional medication management to provide families with mental health care that is holistic and complete.
I employ a family-centered approach, displaying open communication, transparency and understanding with both children and their families. You are the experts in yourselves, what works for you and what does not, and I am excited to learn about your ideals, goals, experiences and concerns regarding the care you wish to receive through;
Providing comprehensive care that blends traditional medication management with Nutritional Psychiatry
Flexible and responsive treatment plan co-creation
Continued communication with your child’s established circle of healthcare providers, teachers and therapists
Regular communication between appointments
Our 16 week PEERS program, an evidence based skills training for children with social emotional difficulties
A splash of common sense
LABELS MATTER
Now, why use the term ‘brain based medical conditions’? The brain is an organ, just like the heart, stomach or lungs yet unlike the heart, stomach or lungs, there is shame and stigma attached to seeing a medical provider for ‘mental health disorders’.
At ChildKind we like to correctly label the brain as an organ, and call any disorders of the brain medical conditions, worthy of the attention and concern you would give your heart, stomach or lungs.
