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Why We Need a Different Approach to Mental Health & Wellness with Dr. Tom Insel

May 23, 2023

Dr. Thomas Insel, a prominent neuroscientist and former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shares a transformative moment that shifted his perspective on mental health care. He discusses the importance of personalized treatment and the powerful benefits of community and peer support in recovery. Insel critiques existing mental health frameworks, advocating for a more integrated, outcomes-focused approach. He emphasizes early intervention and the need to incorporate mental health into broader health care initiatives for comprehensive well-being.

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The Importance of Early Intervention for Psychosis: Understanding the Prodom Period

02:02

What determine your health and your happiness

01:11

Intro

3min

Reevaluating Mental Health Policies

19min

The Power of Community and Purpose in Mental Health

5min

Integrating Peer Support in Mental Health

20min

Reevaluating Mental Health Frameworks for Effective Interventions

2min

Redefining Mental Health Treatment

14min

The Importance of Early Intervention in Mental Health

3min

Dr. Thomas Insel, a highly respected mental health expert, found inspiration in an honest comment from a frustrated family member. He was speaking to a group of mental health advocates about the advances in research and treatment when a man stood up to tell him that their family’s house was on fire, and Insel was only discussing the chemistry of the paint. This striking remark compelled Insel to reevaluate his priorities and look for ways to make a real impact on mental health care. He went on to work at Google, where he believed technology could help scale the proven therapies and treatments he had been researching. In this episode, Eric and Dr. Insel discuss why we need a different approach to mental health and…

How to recognize the essential role personalized mental health care plays in improving well-being.
How to determine the powerful influence of peer support and professional interventions in mental health recovery.
Understanding the benefits of adopting an outcomes-focused mental health policy.
Unraveling the challenges of addiction and the need for effective understanding and treatment approaches.
The urgent need to assess the opportunities of incorporating mental health treatment into other health care programs for holistic care.

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