Connection Before Correction with Dr. Lin Lu

Join Dr. Arshad in an intimate conversation with Dr. Lin Lu, a pediatric and adult psychiatrist who calls her patients "friends" and approaches mental health care with extraordinary compassion and wisdom. Dr. Lu shares her personal journey from immunology researcher in China to becoming a mental health advocate, inspired by her sister's struggles with severe mental illness.
In this powerful discussion, Dr. Lu reveals how she overcame stigma and shame to dedicate her career to serving patients across the entire lifespan—from 3-year-olds to those in their late 80s. She discusses the transformative impact of COVID-19 on mental health awareness, the current youth mental health crisis, and her fascinating perspectives on AI technology, including Neuralink and its potential applications in psychiatry.

Key Topics:
Breaking down stigma in mental health care
The importance of human connection in an age of AI
Building therapeutic relationships: "Connection before correction"
Teaching mental health skills to primary care providers
The future of psychiatry and technology
Practical approaches to patient care with limited time
Dr. Lin Lu is an Associate Professor at Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and practices at LifeStance Health, Inc. in Barrington, Illinois. She is passionate about teaching the next generation of medical professionals and training primary care providers through TNT Fellowships.

Learn more about our interview series: www.tntopenmind.org

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction
02:02 Dr. Lu's Practice: Treating Friends, Not Patients
04:02 Personal Connection to Mental Health
07:08 Journey from China & Family's Mental Health Struggles
10:13 Breaking Down Stigma in Mental Health
12:54 COVID's Impact & Children's Mental Health Crisis
14:16 AI, Neuralink, & the Future of Psychiatry
18:23 Practical Applications of AI in Mental Health Care
20:15 Why Human Connection Can't Be Replaced
25:52 First Appointments: Building Relationships
30:18 Teaching Connection in Primary Care
34:50 How to Connect with Dr. Lu

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