

Science in the Service of Furthering Mental Health - Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health
Sep 21, 2023
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, discusses the importance of adopting evidence-based approaches in mental health care to improve patient outcomes and prevent provider burnout. He also highlights the shortage of mental health providers, health equity, social determinants of health, telemedicine, and the potential of psychedelics in treating mental health problems.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Pursuing a Combined MD-PhD Program and Researching Visual Cortical Plasticity in Mice
02:56 • 2min
The Role of Mentors in Career Development
04:51 • 5min
Staffing Challenges in Mental Health Professions
09:35 • 18min
Promising Results of MDMA Therapy for PTSD
27:59 • 6min
Recognizing Risks, Understanding Well-being, and Taking Care
34:10 • 3min