Mentors Like Thomas Insel MD
Thomas Insel, M.D. is a prominent psychiatrist and neuroscientist focused on mental health innovation. If you follow Thomas Insel MD, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Bessel van der Kolk
Boston-based psychiatrist renowned for post-traumatic stress research and author of bestseller on trauma.
Credibility rating: 355/1000

Andrew Huberman
Tenured Stanford professor hosts top-rated neuroscience podcast discussing brain function, perceptions, and health.
Credibility rating: 285/1000

Johann Hari
Johann Hari is a British writer known for his best-selling books on mental health and societal issues.
Credibility rating: 208/1000

Daniel J. Siegel
Daniel J. Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry and an expert in interpersonal neurobiology.
Credibility rating: 124/1000

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

Richard C. Schwartz
Richard C. Schwartz is a prominent American therapist known for developing the Internal Family Systems model.
Credibility rating: 48/1000

Daniel Todd Gilbert
Harvard Psychology Professor, acclaimed for teaching and research, with works covered by top publications.
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

Susan M. Weinschenk
Susan M. Weinschenk is a behavioral scientist with over 30 years of experience in design and technology.
Credibility rating: 39/1000

Abraham M. Nussbaum
Chief Education Officer at Denver Health and Psychiatry Professor with a focus on mental illness care.
Credibility rating: 38/1000

Irving Kirsch
Psychology Professor and author, known for studies on placebo effects and antidepressants; his work influenced UK depression treatment.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

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

Allen Frances
Renowned psychiatrist, educator, authored numerous books, and led DSM-IV Task Force.
Credibility rating: 31/1000

Dr Jason Cafer MD
Psychiatrist at SSM Health, founder of failed startup Iconic Health, invented medication regimen visualization patent.
Credibility rating: 31/1000

Dr John Andrew Lieurance ND, DC
Dr. John Lieurance is a physician and author specializing in natural healing methods.
Credibility rating: 31/1000

Frank M. Ligons
Frank M. Ligons is a biomedical informatics expert and advocate for ketamine therapy in mental health.
Credibility rating: 29/1000

Michael Nehls
Michael Nehls is a German doctor, author, and former competitive cyclist.
Credibility rating: 29/1000

Andrew Humington
Neuroscience enthusiast turned author, shares insights on cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, and happiness.
Credibility rating: 27/1000

Peter Roger Breggin
Psychiatry reformer now tackling COVID-19 science misuse; expert in legal cases on adverse drug effects.
Credibility rating: 23/1000

Jill Bolte Taylor
Harvard-trained neuroanatomist and author, associated with Indiana University, spokesperson for Harvard Brain Bank.
Credibility rating: 22/1000
