In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, my guest is Dr. Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical psychiatrist and professor of bioengineering and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.
We discuss his experiences as a clinician treating complex psychiatric conditions and his lab’s pioneering work in developing transformative therapies for mental illness. He explains the complexities of mental illness and how emerging technologies—such as optogenetics and brain-machine interfaces—could revolutionize care. We also explore promising new therapies, including psychedelics and MDMA, for conditions like depression and PTSD.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
Karl Deisseroth; Neurology vs Psychiatry
Speech; Blood Test?; Seeking Help
Feelings, Jargon; Psychiatric Treatment
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Future Treatment; Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Depression, Optogenetics
Brain-Machine Interfaces
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ADHD Symptoms, Lifestyle, Technology
Psychedelics, Depression Treatment, Risks
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MDMA (Ecstasy), Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment
Projections: A Story of Human Emotions Book, Optimism
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