The Youth Mental Health Crisis & Biomarkers with Psychiatrist Dr. Francis Lee

Dr. Francis Lee, M.D., PhD. is an accomplished neuroscientist and the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at New York Presbyterian Hospital,  overseeing one of the largest academic psychiatric programs in the US. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he maintains an active faculty practice treating a range of conditions.  He discusses the current mental health epidemic, why he chose to become a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, the impact of social stressors and poverty on brain development, biometric markers for psychiatric disorders and why prevention and early intervention is key.    This episode was brought to you by Litter Robot. As a special offer to listeners of the show, go to stopscooping.com/GOINGMENTAL and enter promocode GOINGMENTAL to save an EXTRA $50 on any Litter-Robot bundle.    For exclusive bonus episodes please visit: patreon.com/goingmental   Follow @eileen on Instagram   Follow @eileeninparis on TikTok    More information at: Goingmental.com