Robert C. Smith, MD

Dr. Robert C. Smith, MD, a leader in evidence-based mental health care and author of *Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?*, discusses the critical failures in today's mental health system. He reveals how primary care, often responsible for mental health treatment, lacks proper training. Through patient-centered communication techniques, he emphasizes the importance of empathy and emotional connection in medicine. Dr. Smith also shares practical steps for reform and advocates for integrating psychology into healthcare to improve outcomes.