Dr. Leonardo Vando | Source | Medical Director at Mindbloom
Dr. Leonardo Vando
Dr. Vando is the Medical Director of Mindbloom, a leading provider of psychedelic medicine. He's Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, with ,more than 15 years of experience treating the full spectrum of mental health issues, including through ketamine therapy. As Medical Director of Mindbloom, he oversees a clinical organization that has facilitated over 300,000 at-home ketamine therapy sessions, and also co-authored the largest-ever study of ketamine therapy. Dr. Vando also serves as the Medical Director for Optum in the state of Maryland, and maintains his own private practice.
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'This Is a Life and Death Matter': DEA Faces Tsunami of Criticism on Proposed Telehealth-Controlled Substances Rules
The two proposed rules from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that effectively undue controlled substances prescribing via telehealth have
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Rethinking SSRIs: Dr. Leonardo Vando Calls for Mental Health Reform
Dr. Vando supports scrutiny of SSRIs, noting their "serious side effects" and limited efficacy. He urges exploring alternatives like ketamine therapy. "The system prioritizes profit over healing," he says, criticizing Big Pharma's motives. Vando calls for mental health solutions addressing root causes, not just symptoms, and advocates for a shift away from SSRIs. -
Winter Motivation: Building Habits to Overcome Seasonal Slumps
Dr. Vando emphasizes that "motivation isn’t always enough; the real secret lies in building habits." Techniques like habit stacking and intention bundling can help. For deeper change, ketamine therapy enhances neuroplasticity, aiding in breaking old patterns. By combining these strategies, you can reprogram your brain to stay active and motivated, even in winter's chill.
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The rule does not determine who receives care and who does not based on medical necessity — instead, it determines who receives care based on the luck of geography, mobility and wealth.
