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A Mental Health Break
Welcome to the #1 podcast dedicated to mental health, where you are never alone. This Top Weekly Show provides a safe, supportive platform to normalize conversations around mental health through authentic, inspirational testimonials.
Since 2020, Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, 3x Mental Health Author, and host Vincent A. Lanci and his guests have shared vulnerable stories and powerful insights that remind you—you are not alone on your journey.
Each week, we dive into real-life experiences from mental health advocates, professionals, and individuals who’ve overcome adversity. Together, we tackle a wide range of topics, including trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and family challenges. From grief and social media addiction to mental health in the workplace and life after divorce, every episode offers valuable tools, advice, and understanding for anyone navigating life’s toughest moments.
As someone who survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Vincent uses his personal journey to help others, blending his lived experiences with the wisdom of experts to empower you on your own path to healing. Whether you’re struggling with a mental disorder or simply looking for support, A Mental Health Break is your weekly source of hope, guidance, and connection.
Tune in each week for honest conversations, practical tools, and the reassurance that you're not alone. Let’s break the silence together.
A Mental Health Break
#282: Reforming Modern Medicine with Dr. Robert C. Smith
Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? A Conversation with Dr. Robert C. Smith 🏥🧠
In this episode of A Mental Health Break, we sit down with Dr. Robert C. Smith, a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based mental health care and patient-centered medicine. As a University Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at Michigan State University, Dr. Smith has transformed the way doctors communicate with patients, pioneering a method that strengthens doctor-patient partnerships.
With over 150 published papers and numerous awards, including Master recognition from the American College of Physicians, Dr. Smith is on a mission to reform mental health care. He sheds light on:
🔍 Why mental health issues go misdiagnosed or untreated—and the cost to society
🩺 How medical professionals can integrate mental health into standard care
💡 The hidden consequences of separating mental and physical health
🧘 Why mindfulness and exercise should be part of medical treatment
⚡ Practical steps to fix our broken approach to mental health care
Mental health affects 1 in 4 Americans each year—yet nearly 75% go untreated. Dr. Smith isn't just diagnosing the problem—he’s offering real solutions.
🎧 Tune in now—available on all major podcast platforms!
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