Jacob Appel

Jacob Appel, a Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Education at Mount Sinai, discusses the daunting mental health crisis exacerbated by social media and the pandemic. He highlights the critical shortage of psychiatrists and the challenges in suicide prevention due to liability concerns. The conversation touches on the ethical implications of genetic medicine and the impact of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare access. Appel also addresses the complexities of patient autonomy in mental health treatment and the need for more comprehensive systems to support mental well-being.

Guests Jacob Appel and Jennifer Michael Hecht discuss bioethics dilemmas in the podcast. They touch on choosing gender and sexual orientation of babies, ethical conflicts in medical care, assisted suicide, genetic enhancements, and the impact of media on public skepticism towards science. The conversation explores personal beliefs in healthcare, ethical challenges in genetic engineering, and the balance between autonomy and societal values.