Despite all we know about the brain, mental health care remains stuck - too subjective, slow to improve, and poorly matched to the complexities of living well.
For most people, that means years lost to trial and error, questionnaires, and vague progress, with little sign of real transformation.
This episode zeroes in on how artificial intelligence is finally shifting the landscape, bringing objective measurement, real evidence, and personalized insight to mental health care. Hear what’s changing, what it could unlock for your own healthspan, and the painstaking work it took to build a future where mind and body both get the upgrades they deserve, from someone leading that revolution.
Nawal Roy is a founder at the forefront of mental health, brain health and neuroscience. As Founder & CEO of Holmusk, he’s building the world’s leading AI platform for mental and brain health data infrastructure empowering clinicians, researchers, and life sciences to deliver smarter, more effective care. With a background in finance and global strategy, Nawal brings sharp execution to a deeply human mission: transforming how data drives better outcomes for patients. Visionary, relentless, and purpose-driven, he isn’t just leading a company—he’s redefining the future of healthcare.
“Five years or 10 years from now, every solution matrix will have [an] AI layer or all major solutions layers will have [an] AI layer.”- Nawal Roy
In this episode you will learn:
- Why mental health is often ignored in health systems, and how stigma and payment issues hold back progress.
- How treating mental health like other health issues could drive better outcomes.
- The lack of clear measures for mental health, and the need for more data-driven, scientific approaches.
- How large datasets can help cut down trial and error in mental health care.
- Why payment models and policy changes are needed to reward real results, not just more sessions.
- The promise of combining brain health and body health for full healthspan optimization.
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