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Mental Health, Human Flourishing, and Religion | Dr. Curt Thompson

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Mental Health, Human Flourishing, and Religion | Dr. Curt Thompson

January 30, 2020
The Veritas Forum
The Veritas Forum

Dr. Curt Thompson, a board certified Psychiatrist and Neurologist, discusses the power of the narrative we tell ourselves and how it affects us throughout our lives. A lecture and conversation covering mental health, human flourishing, and religion. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you!

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