08/21/2026
What if some psychiatric symptoms are not only psychiatric?
Today, our co-founder and provider, Tenia Scarver, APRN, PMHNP-BC, had the opportunity to speak at the Central Ohio Mental Health Professionals CEU Luncheon hosted by Teal Saguaro Wellness.
Her presentation, “Beyond Medication: The Role of Metabolic Health, Lifestyle, & Whole-Person Care in Mental & Brain Health,” explored something we care deeply about at Origin: the connection between metabolic health, brain health, and mental health.
Our brains require an incredible amount of energy to function. Blood sugar balance, inflammation, hormones, nutrition, movement, sleep, and metabolic health can all influence the way our brains function — and in turn, how we feel, think, respond to stress, and experience everyday life.
These systems don’t exist in isolation. They influence one another continuously, which is why supporting mental health sometimes means looking beyond symptoms and considering the whole person.
We’re grateful for opportunities like this to share these conversations with fellow mental health professionals, learn from one another, and continue expanding the way we think about mental health care.
Thank you to Teal Saguaro Wellness for having us. 🤍