Mental Health IS Brain Health | Dr. Daniel Amen

Mental Health IS Brain Health | Dr. Daniel Amen

What if everything we’ve been told about “mental health” is incomplete?In this powerful episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold sits down with renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss why brain health—not mental health—should be the focus of modern psychiatry.From addiction and cannabis myths to brain imaging, depression, and the future of psychiatric care, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers a bold vision for prevention, treatment, and recovery.Dr. Amen shares insights from nearly 300,000 brain scans, his work with the White House, and decades of clinical experience helping patients transform their lives by improving brain function.

"Ketamine, Yale Psychiatry & the Future of Mental Health" with Dr. John Krystal

In this landmark episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold speaks with Dr. John Krystal, Chair of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and the longtime Editor‑in‑Chief of Biological Psychiatry. This in‑depth conversation traces the scientific origins of ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects, the unique neuroscience culture at Yale, and how mechanism‑driven psychiatry is reshaping treatment for depression, PTSD, addiction, and beyond. This episode goes far beyond ketamine alone. Dr. Krystal reflects on how psychiatry moved from monoamine theories toward circuit‑based neuroscience, and why depression, trauma, and addiction require fundamentally different ways of thinking.

"Integrated Psychiatry, Leadership at Mayo Clinic, and Global Mental Health" with Dr. Teresa Rummans

Welcome to The Gold Standard with Dr. Mark Gold! In this insightful episode, Dr. Gold is joined by his longtime friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Teresa Rummans, Professor of Psychiatry and former Chair at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Together, they explore Dr. Rummans’ remarkable career, the unique Mayo Clinic psychiatry model, and the evolving landscape of mental health and addiction treatment. This conversation offers a rare glimpse into a distinguished psychiatrist’s journey blending clinical excellence, research, mentorship, and humanitarian work. Dr. Rummans’ passion for integrated care and her visionary leadership at Mayo Clinic provide inspiration for clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of mental health care.

"Integrated Psychiatry, Leadership at Mayo Clinic, and Global Mental Health" with Dr. Teresa Rummans

In this insightful episode, Dr. Gold is joined by his longtime friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Teresa Rummans, Professor of Psychiatry and former Chair at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Together, they explore Dr. Rummans’ remarkable career, the unique Mayo Clinic psychiatry model, and the evolving landscape of mental health and addiction treatment.

"Ultraprocessed Food Addiction" with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt & Dr. Mark Gold

Join Dr. Mark Gold in this insightful episode of *The Gold Standard* podcast as he welcomes Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a leading researcher in the field of food addiction. Together, they explore the groundbreaking science behind ultraprocessed food addiction, its parallels with substance addiction, and the challenges facing recognition and treatment.