Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.

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Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.

  • Overdiagnosis with Kris Kaliebe, MD

Overdiagnosis with Kris Kaliebe, MD

Wednesday 25th November 2015

Dr. Kris Kaliebe talks about the dangers of overdiagnosis and the need for personalized mental health care in this episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio'.
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The Pitfalls of Overdiagnosis: A Conversation with Dr. Kris Kaliebe

So administratively we've built in this way to look at health. I guess yes, yeah, I mean people are aware that this phenomenon is driving up costs and not really helping people and obviously is part of healthcare reform, and there are some small pieces in the works that are hopefully going to help turn the healthcare system back to generally creating healthy people and less away from interventions that are not that likely to have good long-term results.
Have you ever wondered if our healthcare system might be doing more harm than good by over-relying on medications? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo sits down with Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, to discuss the unintended consequences of overdiagnosis and overtreatment in mental health care. Dr.
Kaliebe, who has been recognized as a top doctor in child and adolescent psychiatry in Louisiana, sheds light on how evidence-based medicine can sometimes lead to a one-size-fits-all approach that neglects the unique needs of individual patients. He argues that our current system often emphasizes medication over holistic treatments like nutrition, exercise, and self-care, which can result in costly and less effective outcomes. Dr.
Kaliebe advocates for a more personalized approach to mental health treatment, one that considers each patient's specific circumstances and uses medications more sparingly. He also highlights the importance of incorporating other forms of support, such as therapy and mind-body techniques, to create healthier individuals and a healthier society. Tune in to hear Dr. Kaliebe's insights on the risks of overdiagnosis and the need for a more nuanced approach to mental health care.