S6-E9: "Where Mental Health Care Fails – And How We Can Fix It" - Dr. Robert C. Smith | The Vibe With Ky Podcast

24/02/2025 50 min Temporada 6 Episodio 9

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Why aren’t doctors trained to handle mental health? 🤯 Most people turn to their primary care doctor first for anxiety, depression, or stress—but 75-80% of mental health care happens in primary care, and most doctors aren’t properly trained for it. That means millions of people are misdiagnosed or completely overlooked.In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Robert C. Smith, a University Distinguished Professor and author of Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?, to break down why the healthcare system is failing mental health patients and what we can do about it.We dive into:✅ Why most doctors misdiagnose mental health conditions✅ How medical schools fail to prepare doctors for mental health care✅ The consequences of untreated mental illness in society✅ What needs to change to fix the broken systemIf you’ve ever felt dismissed by a doctor when talking about mental health, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and let’s start changing the conversation!Get your copy of Dr. Robert C. Smith's new book "Has Medicine Lost Its Mind" by visiting https://www.robertcsmithmd.com/#MentalHealthMatters #TheVibeWithKy #HealthcareCrisis

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