Mar 13 2025 78 mins 2
Dr. Bob Smith discusses his extensive experience in primary care mental health and the importance of patient-centered interviewing skills. He highlights the crisis in mental health care, particularly the lack of training for primary care doctors to recognize and treat mental health issues.
We also explore the historical context of the mind-body split in medicine, its implications for mental health care, and the need for better integration of mental health services within the healthcare system. He emphasizes the significance of recognizing co-occurring disorders, the mind-body connection in chronic pain, and the stigma surrounding mental health in medical settings. We also touch on the role of emotions in health and the importance of spirituality and self-actualization in the healing process.
