{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/6a2cbd38e6540bec0fe3b30d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Biotech Race to Rethink Mental Health Care with Florian Brand","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/1781316692611-fb311726-0291-4434-848f-4ef173e74914.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Mental health disorders now affect more than a billion people worldwide, and the numbers keep climbing.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Philip Meissner speaks with Florian Brand, co-founder of Atai Life Sciences, about why mental health treatment has seen so little progress, how new therapies could reshape the future of care, and what it takes to build a company at the frontier of science.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You'll learn:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why depression and anxiety continue to rise globally</li><li>What's broken in today's mental health treatment model</li><li>The promise of new approaches</li><li>Lessons on resilience, leadership, and navigating uncertainty</li><li>The habits Florian uses to stay mentally strong and avoid burnout</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a fascinating conversation about mental health, innovation, and the breakthroughs that could change millions of lives.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧<strong> Watch now.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:51 Why Cases Keep Rising</p><p>05:11 The Personal Story Behind Atai</p><p>08:16 A New Model for Drug Development</p><p>12:20 Managing Risk in Biotech</p><p>15:15 Digital Therapeutics Explained</p><p>18:16 Lessons in Entrepreneurship</p><p>20:42 Leading Through Uncertainty</p><p>22:20 Why Culture Comes First</p><p>23:19 Avoiding Founder Burnout</p><p>25:28 Habits for Mental Resilience</p><p>26:35 Optimism for the Future</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Florian:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/brand-florian/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/in/brand-florian</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalHealth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalHealth</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalHealthAwareness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalHealthAwareness</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Depression\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Depression</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Anxiety\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Anxiety</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalWellness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalWellness</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Biotech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Biotech</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Entrepreneurship\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Entrepreneurship</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FounderLife\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#FounderLife</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23MentalHealthTreatment\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#MentalHealthTreatment</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23PTSD\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#PTSD</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Innovation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Innovation</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23Leadership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#Leadership</a> <a href=\"https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23FutureOfHealthcare\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#FutureOfHealthcare</a> </p><p><br></p><p>What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:</strong></p><p>https://www.philipmeissner.com/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Listen on:</strong></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership. </p>","author_name":"Philip Meissner"}