Measurement-based Care - Dr. Carlene MacMillan

The Mental Health Forecast

In this episode, Dr. Arjun Nanda and Dr. Carlene MacMillan discuss the intersection of mental health care and technology, focusing on innovations such as the DSM-5 cross-cutting measure, the challenges of current EHR systems, and the potential of AI in reducing documentation burdens. They explore the importance of measurement-based care, transdiagnostic approaches, and the future of the DSM, while also emphasizing the need for integrating physiological data into mental health assessments. Dr. MacMillan shares her journey from clinical practice to working with Osmind, a technology company, and offers advice for future clinicians interested in this evolving field.