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FUNCTIONAL PSYCHIATRY AT ENTERHEALTH

The Enterhealth Integrated Treatment Model:

A Precision-Based, Comprehensive Approach to Addiction & Mental Health

At Enterhealth, we’re redefining psychiatric care for addiction and mental health by integrating functional psychiatry—a precision-based approach that blends functional medicine and integrative psychiatry. This model builds on our longstanding commitment to whole-person care by using advanced diagnostics to identify and address the biological causes of mental health and substance use disorders—resulting in more targeted, personalized treatment.

Unlike traditional models that rely on symptom clusters and generalized prescribing, functional psychiatry is grounded in objective data and individualized insights. Through advanced biomarker analysis, neurological testing, and comprehensive psychosocial assessments, we develop precision treatment plans tailored to each patient—helping to prevent chronic relapse and support long-term recovery.

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How It Works: Comprehensive Assessments Inform Precise, Personalized Treatment

Effective mental health and addiction treatment begins with comprehensive diagnostic assessments that help clarify not just what symptoms a patient is experiencing, but why. Our multidisciplinary team uses advanced tools and evaluations to develop a fully integrated understanding of each patient’s health. These assessments include:

Biological & Neurological Diagnostics

  • Brain chemistry: Advanced lab testing to measure neurotransmitter levels and related biomarkers that influence mood regulation, stress response, and addiction vulnerability.
  • Brain electricity & activity: QEEG brain mapping evaluates brainwave patterns linked to cognitive, emotional, and addiction-related conditions.
  • Nutritional & metabolic evaluations: Identifies vitamin, mineral, and amino acid deficiencies that impact neurotransmitter synthesis and mood balance.
  • Hormonal assessments: Measures cortisol, thyroid, and other endocrine levels to detect hormonal imbalances affecting mood, energy, and cravings.
  • Gut-brain & inflammation assessments: Analyzes microbiome health and inflammatory markers to uncover biological drivers of anxiety, depression, and relapse risk.
  • Genetic & biochemical profiling: Applies pharmacogenomic and genetic testing to anticipate medication response and inform personalized treatment strategies.
  • Environmental exposure & toxicity testing: Screens for neurotoxins, heavy metals, and environmental contributors to psychiatric instability.

Psychological & Cognitive Evaluations

  • Neuropsychological testing: Comprehensive evaluations to measure cognitive function, emotional processing, executive functioning, and psychiatric disorder severity.

Lifestyle, Social & Medical Assessments

  • Lifestyle/social evaluations: Detailed assessments of stressors, relationships, daily habits, and previous experiences, clarifying how these factors influence biological vulnerability and recovery.
  • Medical history review: Comprehensive clinical analysis providing context for past medical conditions, treatments, and their impact on current health.
  • Additional advanced diagnostics: Customized testing based on patient-specific findings for further clarity.

These comprehensive assessments inform our fully integrated treatment model—allowing us to develop precise, personalized interventions rather than relying on generalized, symptom-focused strategies.

From Comprehensive Assessment to Integrated, Precision-Based Treatment

The insights gained from our objective, multidisciplinary diagnostic approach don’t simply exist as data—they directly guide our integrated treatment process, allowing clinicians to:

The insights gained from our multidisciplinary diagnostic approach don’t simply exist as data—they directly guide our integrated treatment process, allowing clinicians to:

  • Tailor medical and psychiatric interventions based on precise, biologically informed insights.
  • Refine therapeutic approaches to target specific biochemical, cognitive, and emotional factors.
  • Customize nutritional, dietary, and supplemental interventions to enhance overall recovery outcomes.
  • Employ medications more selectively, precisely, and effectively—minimizing polypharmacy and unnecessary prescribing.

Enterhealth’s functional psychiatry approach doesn’t replace traditional treatment methodologies—it enhances and integrates them. Each patient’s treatment journey incorporates:

  • Therapy and counseling: Evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral counseling address emotional, psychological, and lifestyle components integral to recovery.
  • Nutritional adjustments to stabilize mood, improve cognitive clarity, and enhance physical health.
  • Specialized supplementation protocols to correct specific deficiencies and support neurochemical balance.
  • Individualized lifestyle recommendations that build emotional resilience and minimize relapse triggers.
  • Mindfulness, physical movement, and complementary holistic therapies to enhance overall wellness and long-term outcomes.

This integration of traditional and advanced precision-based interventions ensures treatment is personalized, measurable, and data-driven—maximizing recovery efficacy.

Why Functional Psychiatry Matters: Advancing Dual Diagnosis and Precision Medicine

Current psychiatric frameworks relying on broad symptom classifications and generalized prescribing models often result in:

  • High treatment resistance and poor medication adherence
  • Elevated relapse rates and recurrent hospitalizations
  • Fragmented care approaches that miss critical biological underpinnings

Enterhealth’s functional psychiatry model addresses these shortcomings by integrating advanced diagnostics, comprehensive assessments, and precise, personalized interventions into our dual diagnosis treatment approach.

We unite psychiatric care, addiction medicine, psychotherapy, and holistic practices within a cohesive, collaborative ecosystem of clinical experts—including psychiatrists, addiction specialists, medical doctors, neurobiologists, nurses, and therapists.

Our Precision-Based Dual Diagnosis Model:

  • Utilizes advanced neurochemical profiling to address cravings and biological relapse risk factors.
  • Employs pharmacogenomic testing to enhance medication precision, efficacy, and tolerability.
  • Reduces unnecessary medication reliance through targeted biological, nutritional, and lifestyle-based treatments.
  • Integrates biological, psychological, and behavioral interventions into a unified recovery model for better long-term outcomes.

This approach ensures clinicians can precisely target and treat underlying physiological and psychiatric factors simultaneously—resulting in improved patient adherence, more effective symptom resolution, and sustainable recovery.

The Enterhealth Advantage: Redefining the Standard in Psychiatric and Addiction Care

Medical and mental health professionals refer to Enterhealth because we uniquely:

  • Apply functional psychiatry specifically to addiction and psychiatric treatment within a residential setting.
  • Incorporate objective biomarkers into dual diagnosis care, providing measurable, actionable data.
  • Minimize ineffective medication trials through pharmacogenomic-guided precision prescribing.
  • Deliver fully integrated care, from medical detox through residential, outpatient, and long-term psychiatric management.

At Enterhealth, functional psychiatry represents more than an innovation—it’s the new standard in precision-based, integrative psychiatric care, redefining addiction and mental health treatment.

To learn more about our functional psychiatry approach or to refer a patient, please contact us today. Together, we are redefining treatment.

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Functional Psychiatry FAQs for Referring Professionals

What makes Enterhealth’s functional psychiatry approach unique?

Enterhealth is the only residential treatment program applying functional psychiatry within a fully integrated, precision-based model, combining psychiatric, medical, and behavioral care for comprehensive patient outcomes.

How are referring professionals kept informed about patient progress?

We provide detailed reports on diagnostic findings, treatment progress, and any medication adjustments, maintaining transparent communication throughout the patient’s care journey.

Are patients required to discontinue their current psychiatric medications?

No. Our team carefully reviews existing medications, using diagnostic insights to optimize or adjust treatment as needed, ensuring continuity of care.

How does functional psychiatry enhance dual diagnosis care?

By identifying the biochemical, genetic, and environmental factors driving both mental health and substance use disorders, functional psychiatry allows for more targeted, personalized interventions, improving outcomes for complex dual diagnosis patients.

What types of diagnostic tests are included?

Functional Psychiatry at Enterhealth employs:

  • Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics) for medication optimization.

  • Neurotransmitter and hormone panels for mood regulation insights.

  • Nutritional and metabolic assessments to identify deficiencies.

  • Microbiome and gut health analysis to understand inflammation.

  • Toxicology screening for environmental neurotoxins.

  • QEEG brain mapping for cognitive and emotional assessment.

How do these diagnostics directly inform treatment?

Test results provide objective data that guide personalized treatment plans, ensuring precise medication management, targeted nutritional support, and tailored therapeutic interventions.

Can functional psychiatry help with treatment-resistant cases?

Yes. For patients who have not responded to standard psychiatric care, Functional Psychiatry can uncover previously overlooked factors—such as hormonal imbalances or genetic medication sensitivities—that may be driving symptoms.

What is the process for referring a patient to Enterhealth for functional psychiatry?

Referring professionals can contact our admissions team, who will coordinate assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing communication to ensure collaborative care.

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