The White Oak Medicine Health Education Series
The Chemical Imbalance Theory
How It Has Shaped Mental Healthcare in the U.S.
Hosted by Veronica Johnson of White Oak Medicine
At White Oak Medicine, we believe true health care means understanding your whole self—not just treating symptoms. Our Health Education Series is a free, ongoing community offering designed to explore topics that support nervous system regulation, emotional wellness, and root-cause healing.
These classes are practical, approachable, and rooted in our whole-person philosophy of care. Whether you’re curious about holistic practices, looking for new tools, or just wanting to reconnect with yourself—this space is for you.
Each class is led by Veronica, FNP, PMHNP, or a featured presenter selected for their expertise and alignment with our whole-person approach. These classes bring a range of voices and perspectives to whole-person healing—part education, part experience, and always grounded in the idea that your body knows how to heal with the right support.
Classes are free and open to the public.
You don’t have to be a DPC member to attend, and are encouraged to bring a friend.
What You’ll Learn:
In this class, we’ll critically examine the chemical imbalance theory and how it has shaped both mental health care and societal views of mental illness. You’ll walk away with:
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A clear understanding of the chemical imbalance theory and why it has been debunked by modern research
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Insights into how the theory influenced treatment practices and medication-first approaches in mental health care
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An exploration of the limitations of viewing mental health purely through a biological lens
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A deeper understanding of why holistic, integrative approaches are essential for lasting healing and emotional well-being
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Practical tools and resources to help you reclaim a more balanced and empowering approach to mental health
Date: June 3, 2025
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: White Oak Medicine
155 W. Mills St. Ste. 103 Columbus, NC 28722
with Virtual Attendance Available
Limited In-Person Spots Available – Reserve Yours Now!
About Your Host: Veronica Johnson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Educator · Clinician · Patient Empowerment Advocate
Veronica Johnson is a dually licensed Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping people break free from a system that prioritizes profit over true healing—and reclaim their health naturally through holistic, root-cause healing.
At White Oak Medicine, Veronica blends allopathic and holistic practices to offer care that prioritizes nutrition, nervous system regulation, and patient-led healing—without pharmaceutical dependence. She believes that true wellness comes from addressing the whole person, not just managing symptoms.
Her approach is built on empowerment, education, and deep, meaningful care—helping individuals transition away from a system that prioritizes prescriptions over prevention and into a model that supports lasting health and well-being.
Through Direct Primary Care (DPC) and holistic medicine, Veronica is leading a movement toward healthcare that honors autonomy, informed choice, and the body’s natural capacity to heal—so you can feel calm, clear, and connected in your daily life.
Connect with Veronica: [email protected]
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