Measuring the Mind

No one would argue that someone like Tom Brady is at the top of his game physically, but can we point to someone at the top of their game mentally with absolute certainty? Jay Shetty aside, being at your best mentally is hard to spot and even harder to measure. Mental health is nuanced and constantly changing based on external circumstances and internal health fluctuations. The body and mind are in a constant dance, one directly relying on and affected by the other. But unlike the body, the mind is more elusive. Mental health leaders are showing tremendous advancements in measuring progress, discovering individuals’ baselines and creating preventative strategies and early interventions. Knowing that payers won’t cover what they can’t measure, will these new insights unlock a new avenue for mental health care access?