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Thomas Insel, MD

@thomasinselmd

Neuroscientist, Psychiatrist, #MentalHealth Entrepreneur, Co-founder + Exec Chair @VannaHealth, Former Director @NIMHgov. Active on LinkedIn.

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Signing off from Twitter. Trump's return is the last straw. I hope to see you on a platform with a greater commitment to science and truth. Meantime, find me on LinkedIn.

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One of the most important ways we can improve outcomes for those struggling with is by supporting entrepreneurs in getting breakthroughs, such as the One Mind Accelerator, into the hands of the people that need them faster.

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(1/3) We just had an energizing few days in D.C. talking about policy change with inseparable at their strategy summit, and meeting with elected officials and staff on Capitol Hill.

(1/3) We just had an energizing few days in D.C. talking about policy change with @IAmInseparable at their strategy summit, and meeting with elected officials and staff on Capitol Hill.
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At a time when people with serious mental illness are more likely to experience incarceration or homelessness than the mental health care they need, Dr. Peter Buckley’s and Thomas Insel, MD’s insights have never been more important. aamc.org/news-insights/…

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We know that neuropsychiatric disorders create the greatest burden on the health of communities and individuals, we know the treatments, yet outcomes are worsening... Thomas Insel, MD shares his wisdom on the path forward for

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Homeless individuals with mental illness can be forced down the path of food insecurity. Access to food and shelter is a human right. Combine meeting these basic needs with mental health services, and we can improve this community's health and well-being.

Homeless individuals with mental illness can be forced down the path of food insecurity. Access to food and shelter is a human right. Combine meeting these basic needs with mental health services, and we can improve this community's health and well-being. #HHWeek
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folks: want to come to a really great in-person book event on Tuesday night that's NOT about the ? I'm going to be at the The Carter Center
interviewing the super-compelling Dr. Thomas Insel about his book Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to .

#ATLANTA folks: want to come to a really great in-person book event on Tuesday night that's NOT about the #Midterms? I'm going to be at the @CarterCenter interviewing the super-compelling Dr. Thomas Insel about his book Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to #MentalHealth.
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Once again, in 2021, more service members died by suicide than any other cause. We've lost more service members to suicide than combat every year since 2011. On , we need to honor all who have served.

Once again, in 2021, more service members died by suicide than any other cause. We've lost more service members to suicide than combat every year since 2011. On #VeteransDay, we need to honor all who have served.
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This NYT letter to the editor caught my attention. Ann's right. What we are doing now is not sustainable. Funding recovery needs to be a top priority so community-based services can thrive. @VannaHealth is creating innovative funding mechanisms for recovery for people with SMI.

This NYT letter to the editor caught my attention. Ann's right. What we are doing now is not sustainable. Funding recovery needs to be a top priority so community-based services can thrive. @VannaHealth is creating innovative funding mechanisms for recovery for people with SMI.
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Is the difference because men are struggling more, or are they more likely to use lethal means like firearms? The CDC data show that men are more likely to use firearms when they are .

Is the difference because men are struggling more, or are they more likely to use lethal means like firearms? The CDC data show that men are more likely to use firearms when they are #suicidal.
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insights to how people can experience recovery and living well with via 3 P's = people + place + purpose; this video with Thomas Insel, MD is a great summary of his book youtube.com/watch?v=f96auN… ht: Ben O'Dell

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Does less sleep result in worse mental health? While correlation is not causation, CDC data suggest a growing problem with both sleep and in youth.

Does less sleep result in worse mental health? While correlation is not causation, CDC data suggest a growing problem with both sleep and #mentalhealth in youth.
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The economic cost of schizophrenia in the US was an estimated $343.2 billion in 2019, double the cost in 2013. Yes, schizophrenia is expensive, and yet we are still not paying for recovery services like clubhouses and peer support. Investing in recovery will reduce the cost.

The economic cost of schizophrenia in the US was an estimated $343.2 billion in 2019, double the cost in 2013. Yes, schizophrenia is expensive, and yet we are still not paying for recovery services like clubhouses and peer support. Investing in recovery will reduce the cost.
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Allowing room for discovery is critical during youth, as is having people, place, and purpose. Great piece by nature! nature.com/articles/d4158…

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The overwhelming support for Healing has humbled me. To everyone who picked up a copy, thank you for being part of the solution. Together, we can reduce suffering from mental illness and help the families of those struggling.

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For decades, Rosalynn Carter has been a voice for those struggling with serious . Her leadership during the last time the federal government took a leading role in mental health reform galvanized generations of activism. slate.com/technology/202…

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