The Mental Health Forecast

Arjun Nanda
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The Mental Health Forecast

The Mental Health Forecast explores cutting-edge developments shaping the future of mental healthcare. Each episode features conversations with researchers and innovators about emerging therapies, technologies, and approaches to emotional wellbeing. From AI-powered therapy tools to advances in neuroscience, we examine how these changes might transform mental health treatment. Join us as we investigate what's on the horizon and discover how tomorrow's solutions could help address today's mental health challenges.

Episodes

  1. 12/31/2024

    Measurement-based Care - Dr. Carlene MacMillan

    In this episode, Dr. Arjun Nanda and Dr. Carlene MacMillan discuss the intersection of mental health care and technology, focusing on innovations such as the DSM-5 cross-cutting measure, the challenges of current EHR systems, and the potential of AI in reducing documentation burdens. They explore the importance of measurement-based care, transdiagnostic approaches, and the future of the DSM, while also emphasizing the need for integrating physiological data into mental health assessments. Dr. MacMillan shares her journey from clinical practice to working with Osmind, a technology company, and offers advice for future clinicians interested in this evolving field.

    50 min

  2. 12/05/2024

    TMS, AI, and lived experience - Dr. Owen Muir

    Dr. Owen Scott Muir, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, discusses the potential of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a first-line treatment for depression. He shares his personal experience with TMS and explains the different modalities and protocols used in TMS therapy. Dr. Muir emphasizes the effectiveness and safety of TMS compared to traditional medications, highlighting the high remission rates observed in clinical trials. He also discusses the need for changes in payment models and insurance coverage to make TMS more accessible and affordable for patients. Dr. Owen Muir discusses the need for evidence-based research in the field of psychiatry and the importance of humility in acknowledging the limitations of current treatments. He emphasizes the need to treat depression as seriously as other medical conditions and advocates for faster and more effective treatment options. Dr. Muir also highlights the potential of artificial intelligence and wearable technology in detecting and measuring mental health conditions. He shares his personal experience as a patient and how it has shaped his approach to psychiatry.

    50 min
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The Mental Health Forecast explores cutting-edge developments shaping the future of mental healthcare. Each episode features conversations with researchers and innovators about emerging therapies, technologies, and approaches to emotional wellbeing. From AI-powered therapy tools to advances in neuroscience, we examine how these changes might transform mental health treatment. Join us as we investigate what's on the horizon and discover how tomorrow's solutions could help address today's mental health challenges.

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  • Creator
    Arjun Nanda
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  • Episodes
    2
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    © 2024 Arjun Nanda

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