In my line of work, you get to meet a lot of interesting people who are experts in their fields. And despite the old trope about doctors and lawyers not getting along, many of these brilliant folks are from the medical field.
Now I never could have been a doctor. One, I don’t think I’m patient enough. Two, I’m not a huge fan of needles.
So when you meet a doctor who has dedicated themselves to understanding and solving the issues of one of the biggest epidemics in our society - poor mental health - you tend to take notice.
Dr. Hassaan Tohid is a TEDx Speaker, Neuroscientist, Clinician, and a published author.
As an entrepreneur, an academic, and a clinician he teaches medical students from all over the world regarding the complexities of research.
In his time in the medical field, Dr. Tohid has written and published more than 45 research articles on neuroscience, and has chosen to focus his career on mental health and substance use disorder.
Besides being a clinician and the founder of California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology, he is also a Certified Life Coach and is known for his mentorship and lectures - which he gives in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish.
We discuss the meaning of happiness versus joy, the way religion can have peculiar effects on mental health, and what it takes to find self-love and self-respect.
Enjoy the show!
SHOWNOTES:
Ted Talk about Mirror Neurons
Ted Talk about Demonic Possessions
