Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D.

About

Lantie Jorandby, M.D., has dedicated her professional life to treating patients with mental illness and addiction. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field and is triple board-certified in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine.

Dr. Jorandby graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience. She attended medical school and completed her residency at the University of Florida.

After completing her Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Yale University, Dr. Jorandby became Medical Director for the dual diagnosis unit at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. She also served as faculty at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Jorandby is a frequently sought-after speaker on the topic of mental health disorders, including eating disorders and co-occurring disorders with addiction, and she is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. She is passionate about encouraging patients to seek treatment and recovery for mental health, eating disorders, and addiction.

Recent Posts

Are You Still Smoking?

Though smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable deaths, quitting remains a difficult challenge. What does new research tell us?

Weight Loss in a 16-Ounce Can? Skip It.

Energy drinks are the new menace for women with eating disorders. The culprit? Caffeine. And a whole lot of marketing hype.

A Closer Look at 107,543 Lives Lost to Drug Overdoses

The number of drug overdoses in this country went down in 2023. But not enough. Here's where we stand, including thoughts on how to save more lives.

Government Warning Labels for Social Media Platforms?

I've studied social media’s impact on the developing brain, so I’m all for warning labels. In fact, I'd argue it's the least we can do to protect our young people.

Addiction Among Veterans and First Responders

A new type of peer-support therapy is showing results for these men and women.

Cannabis to Be Reclassified as a Schedule III Drug

It's welcome news in many ways, but cannabis is still a dangerous, addictive substance. Here's the latest.

Neurofeedback’s Critical Role in Addiction Treatment

This non-invasive therapy can help clear the way to long-term recovery.

Mindfulness for Substance Use Disorders? Absolutely

Other addiction therapies get the headlines. This one just keeps quietly doing the job.

Sports Betting Is Blowing Up

Gambling disorder is skyrocketing with the legalization of sports betting. Here’s what to know.

What Everyone Needs to Know About Polysubstance Use

Often, it's not intentional—which makes it even more deadly.