Welcome to MH² !
The Future of Mental and Metabolic Health Care
Meet Our Founder
Christopher M. Palmer, MD
Dr. Chris Palmer is a Harvard psychiatrist, researcher, and leading voice in the field of metabolism and mental health. He is the Founder and Director of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital, the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean, and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
For 30 years, Dr. Palmer has held administrative, educational, research, and clinical roles at McLean and Harvard, with a focus on treating patients with severe mental illness who have not responded to standard treatments. His groundbreaking work, first published in Brain Energy, introduces a revolutionary new model that redefines mental disorders as metabolic conditions affecting the brain, a perspective that has gained widespread recognition among clinicians, scientists, and global media.
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Our Team
Psychiatry
Therapy
Karen Jacob, PhD
Director of Psychosocial Services
Sonia Gooden-Alexis, LMHC , LCMHCS, LCAS, BC-TMH, ACS
Therapist
Susan Parks-Cohen, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Neuropsychologist
Dietetics
Health Coaching
Aurora Program
Operations
Why MH²?
MH² is the realization of this new model of care. Traditional mental health treatment often isolates the mind from the body, focusing solely on symptom management while neglecting deeper biological drivers of illness. We believe true healing requires an integrated approach, one that treats the brain and body together to restore long-term health and resilience.
Dr. Palmer founded MH² to bring science-backed, personalized, and team-based care to people struggling with mental illness, whether they have mild symptoms or complex, treatment-resistant conditions. By combining psychiatry, psychotherapy, metabolic interventions, nutrition, fitness, and innovative diagnostics, MH² provides a revolutionary alternative to the standard mental health system, rooted in cutting-edge research and designed for lasting recovery.
Testimonials
“My son has been supported by leading mental health professionals and educators for decades, but it was when he began treatment with MH² that all the pieces came together for him. The trajectory of his behaviors and symptoms have improved faster than any of us thought possible. We are incredibly thankful for the level of collaboration and effectiveness of the in-home Aurora program professionals who partnered with his home and school teams, to deliver measurable results in just his first year. The Aurora Program specialists consistently go above and beyond in helping us navigate his complex mental health treatment needs with compassion, expertise and science.”
“We wish to express our deep gratitude for what you have created at MH². Your program and team have helped our daughter to believe in herself again and to have a renewed hope in her future. When she first approached us with her pitch about why this program was essential for her treatment, we had some reservations. The cost, the distance from home, the living logistics, and trust in the seemingly non-traditional treatment were all obstacles initially. By the second week, she began to feel her footing as she was guided with genuine care and outstanding professionalism. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and congratulations on a life that you are accomplishing. We will continue to spread the word to medical colleagues, family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who is interested.”













