Mentors Like Allen Frances
Renowned psychiatrist, educator, authored numerous books, and led DSM-IV Task Force. If you follow Allen Frances, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.
Bruce D. Perry
Senior Fellow at The ChildTrauma Academy, distinguished professor, author, clinician and researcher specializing in children's mental health, trauma and neurosciences.
Credibility rating: 129/1000
Irvin D. Yalom
Irvin D. Yalom is an American psychiatrist and author known for his contributions to existential psychotherapy.
Credibility rating: 59/1000
David Allen
David Allen is a leading expert in personal and organizational productivity, known for his GTD methodology.
Credibility rating: 57/1000
Edward M. Hallowell
Child and adult psychiatrist, world expert on ADHD, author of 20 books, host of a podcast on neurodiversity.
Credibility rating: 52/1000
Daniel Todd Gilbert
Harvard Psychology Professor, acclaimed for teaching and research, with works covered by top publications.
Credibility rating: 48/1000
Richard C. Schwartz
Richard C. Schwartz is a prominent American therapist known for developing the Internal Family Systems model.
Credibility rating: 48/1000
Francis G. Lu
Endowed professor and cultural psychiatry leader, active in diverse institutions, awarded for significant contributions.
Credibility rating: 45/1000
Martin E. P. Seligman
Fox Leadership Professor, Positive Psychology Network director, ex-APA president & author.
Credibility rating: 42/1000
Darlene D. Pedersen
Darlene D. Pedersen is a psychotherapist and advanced practice psychiatric nurse focused on mental health education.
Credibility rating: 42/1000
Barbara Fredrickson
Distinguished psychology professor, key scholar in affective science and positive psychology.
Credibility rating: 42/1000
Robert Biswas-Diener
Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a psychologist specializing in positive psychology and coaching.
Credibility rating: 40/1000
Abraham M. Nussbaum
Chief Education Officer at Denver Health and Psychiatry Professor with a focus on mental illness care.
Credibility rating: 38/1000
John Preston
John Preston is a professor emeritus and author specializing in psychology and emotional healing.
Credibility rating: 37/1000
Thomas Insel MD
Thomas Insel, M.D. is a prominent psychiatrist and neuroscientist focused on mental health innovation.
Credibility rating: 37/1000
Irving Kirsch
Psychology Professor and author, known for studies on placebo effects and antidepressants; his work influenced UK depression treatment.
Credibility rating: 37/1000
Ashley L. Peterson
Ashley L. Peterson is a mental health advocate and author with a background in nursing and pharmacy.
Credibility rating: 37/1000
Andrew B. Newberg
Director of Marcus Institute with research on neuroimaging, spirituality, and alternative therapies. Co-authored bestsellers on neuroscience and spirituality.
Credibility rating: 35/1000
Steven Buser M.D
Duke-trained physician served in Air Force for 12 years, co-founded Asheville Jung Center, and publishes books.
Credibility rating: 34/1000
Dan Tomasulo
Dan Tomasulo is a psychologist and author specializing in positive psychology and mental health.
Credibility rating: 32/1000
Peter D. Kramer
Peter D. Kramer is an American psychiatrist and bestselling author known for his work on depression.
Credibility rating: 30/1000
George A. Bonanno
George A. Bonanno is a leading researcher in resilience and trauma at Columbia University.
Credibility rating: 30/1000
Robert J. Charles
Robert J. Charles is a life coach, mentor, pastor, and best-selling author focused on personal development.
Credibility rating: 25/1000
Richard Pink
Viral content creator of @ADHD_Love, co-author of Dirty Laundry, advocate for sexual abuse victims, and banking leader.
Credibility rating: 24/1000
Peter Roger Breggin
Psychiatry reformer now tackling COVID-19 science misuse; expert in legal cases on adverse drug effects.
Credibility rating: 23/1000