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Dr. Karl Deisseroth

05/15/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Unlike neurologists, psychiatrists diagnose conditions like schizophrenia and depression without measurable tests, making their work more complex and mysterious.

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Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

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Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

05/15/25

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