30: Using Brain SPECT Imaging for Mental Health Treatment | Dr. Rishi Sood of the Amen Clinics

Dr. Rishi Sood discusses the significance of holistic mental health treatment using SPECT imaging to capture brain activity, a method pioneered by Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Sood explains how this imaging helps tailor treatments more precisely by providing a clearer picture of brain function, unlike traditional methods based solely on symptoms. Hear about Dr. Sood's journey into this field, the benefits of combining imaging with other treatment modalities like sleep, nutrition, and exercise, and the potential of AI in mental health care.    About Dr. Rishi Sood:  Dr. Sood has worked at the Amen Clinics since 2014 and serves as an Associate Medical Director where his current focus involves improving patient outcomes and implementing AI into daily practice. Prior to joining Amen Clinics, Dr. Sood trained at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan from 2009-2014, where he served as Chief Resident of the Triple Board Residency and Fellowship Program. He is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition to his background in Psychiatry, he is a Board Certified Pediatrician.   Dr. Sood values working with adults and children across all age ranges. He is experienced in mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, ADD/ADHD, impulsive/disruptive behavior disorders, Autism Spectrum, psychotic disorders, OCD, and PTSD. He uses dynamic as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and family psychotherapy and works to integrate pharmacotherapy and alternative therapies to optimize brain health and function.      Episode Timestamps: (01:15) About the Amen Clinics and the power of SPECT Imaging (04:05) Dr. Sood's background and journey into brain imaging (07:10) When and why to get a brain scan (11:15) Effective access to mental health care; using AI to help more people (15:00) Barriers to widespread use of brain scans (17:15) Reducing cognitive load; early interventions (19:30) Making decisions with your brain in mind     Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMentalHealthEntrepreneurPod     Connect with Rachel: Facebook Group: The Mental Health Entrepreneur Website: traumaspecialiststraining.com Instagram: instagram.com/trauma_specialist LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachel-harrison-81a4796