DR. STEVEN LESK - "Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness" (Author) ~ Ep. 179

Rick Flynn Presents, the official podcast, warmly welcomes 35-year veteran psychiatrist DR. STEVEN LESK to our show. This appearance is in promotion of his very first book which is published by Prometheus. Steven Lesk, MD, has been a practicing, board- certified psychiatrist for almost four decades, treating thousands of adult patients while researching, writing articles, and mentoring students. He served as Chairman of the Department of Inpatient Psychiatric Services at the Brooklyn VA Hospital and was assistant professor at the hospital’s affiliated medical school. He lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Take a look at what Publisher's Weekly had to say about this fascinating book: “In this provocative debut, psychiatrist Lesk excavates the origins of schizophrenia and outlines possible treatments for it and other dopamine-related mental illnesses…This is a fascinating study that never sacrifices complexity or interest, and a welcome resource for those eager to learn more about the disease and its roots.”—Publishers Weekly Get this book wherever books are sold. Contact the author at: www.StevenLeskMD.com