U of M Medical School study finds visions of nonphysical world are common among cognitively healthy Ojibwe individuals

“Consideration of a patient’s cultural background and belief system can help avert erroneous disqualification for disease-modifying therapy, exclusion from clinical trials and all the negative ramifications associated with a misdiagnosis of psychiatric disease."

Will Mantyh, MD 

Alex Smith, a Media Relations Specialist at the University of Minnesota published an article discussing Mantyh Lab's research goals as well as our most recent publication regarding spiritual experiences in American Indian communities. Click the maroon box above to be taken to the article page. 

Dr. Will Mantyh was recently named one of Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors for 2023 for his expertise on Alzheimer's disease. Each year, Minnesota Monthly polls physicians around the state, asking them the question: If you or a loved one needed medical care, which doctor would you recommend? The doctors who are mentioned most frequently are placed on the Top Doctors list. Congratulations Dr. Mantyh!