Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Medicine with Dr. Mona Amini, MD, MBA

In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE is joined by concierge psychiatrist Dr. Mona Amini, MD, MBA. They dive into one of the most overlooked components of longevity: mental health. Discussing the limitations of traditional psychiatry, the stigma still surrounding mental health, and why a customized, integrative approach is the key to lasting wellness. From supplements and sleep to trauma and therapy, this conversation is packed with powerful insights to help you or someone you love take the next step toward mental and physical well-being.  Dr. Mona Amini, MD, MBA is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing concierge psychiatry in Phoenix, Arizona. Known for her vibrant presence and trailblazing approach, Dr. Mona integrates lifestyle, supplementation, and holistic therapies alongside traditional treatment to create individualized care plans. With a strong focus on breaking mental health stigma and bringing humanity back into psychiatry, she’s transforming how we think about mental wellness.  Key Time Stamps  00:00 – Introduction to today’s topic and guest  02:00 – Why traditional psychiatry fails patients & Dr. Mona's path away from it  05:10 – The power of getting to know your patients on a deeper level   10:50 – Mental health stigma and the role of social media  13:05 – The connection between cardiology and mental health symptoms  15:15 – How Dr. Mona builds trust with hesitant patients  19:40 – Advice for finding the right mental health provider  23:40 – Every path to a healthy life is unique  27:00 – Are SSRIs and SNRIs overprescribed?  31:00 – How looking at all aspects of life are critical to health  34:25 – How supplements and deficiencies impact mental health  38:30 – Healing is hard, and the patient gets to choose the next step  40:45 – The spectrum of clients Dr. Mona sees  43:55 – Dr. Mona’s best patient  46:00 – How a major depressive disorder doesn’t have to be a lifetime diagnosis  46:50 – What to expect from a concierge psychiatry intake with Dr. Mona  48:20 – How to connect with Dr. Mona  This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.  Connect with Dr. Mona Amini and Mon’Vie Mind Wellness here:  http://www.monaaminimd.com  https://www.instagram.com/mona.amini.md/#  https://www.facebook.com/monaaminimd  http://www.linkedin.com/in/monaaminimd  https://www.youtube.com/@monaaminimd  https://www.tiktok.com/@notyourtypicalpsych  Connect with HealthspanMD:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/   https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd   https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/  https://quiz.healthspanmd.com/   🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life   At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, dementia.      🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.   📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call     This show is produced by Mathew Blades and Integrity Media Solutions  LLC