Mental health awareness month is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean psychiatrists are slowing down. The following 10 psychiatrists are outspoken mental health advocates and prominent ambassadors of their field. Check out their social media accounts for advice, humor, and more. Let us know in the comments who you follow to get your daily dose of psychiatry content.
Jessica Clemons, MD (@askdrjess on Instagram)
A New York City-based psychiatrist who goes by “AskDrJess,” Clemons is on a mission to de-stigmatize mental health by spreading awareness through social media. Her conversation series #BeWell has featured prominent guests such as A$AP Ferg and Swizz Beatz, and she hosts weekly live Q&A sessions on Instagram.
Jake Goodman, MD, MBA (@jakegoodmanmd on Instagram)
Goodman is a psychiatry resident based in Miami who is a two-time TEDx speaker. He is an author and mental health advocate who was selected as a 2023 Men’s Health Approved Influencer by Men’s Health Magazine.
Kali Hobson, MD (@drkalimd on Instagram)
An adult and pediatric psychiatrist who is committed to eliminating bias and stigma in her field, Hobson’s social media content is largely centered around bringing awareness to issues such as racial and sexual discrimination in medicine.
Judith Joseph, MD, MBA (@drjudithjoseph on TikTok)
Joseph is a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone and chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She’s had appearances on CNN, Good Morning America, and more. In 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives awarded her a Congressional proclamation for her social media advocacy and research in mental health.
Amira Collison, MD (@psychdoc_amira on TikTok)
Collison is a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of California Los Angeles with a large following on TikTok. She posts “day-in-the-life” videos, informational content, and shared her medical journey of having a lung mass surgically removed.
Jessi Gold, MD, MS (@drjessigold on Instagram)
As the University of Tennessee’s inaugural chief wellness officer, Gold is a nationally recognized media advocate who focuses on mental health in college students, healthcare workers, and people in the entertainment industry. She is a prominent speaker and writer who’s been featured in publications such as the Washington Post, New York Times, and Forbes.
Willough Jenkins, MD (@drwilloughjenkins on TikTok)
Jenkins is a Canadian-born child psychiatrist and pharmacist currently based in San Diego. She uses her TikTok channel to educate her audience on trending topics in the field, provide tips to parents, and more.
Drew Ramsey, MD (@drewramseymd on Instagram)
Ramsey is a clinical assistant professor at Columbia University and an attending physician at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. His work focuses on the role of nutrition in psychiatry and he is the author of several books, including Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety and The Happiness Diet.
David Puder, MD (@dr.davidpuder on Instagram)
Host of the podcast Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Puder is a faculty member of Loma Linda University where he runs an adult outpatient clinic. His podcast focuses on best practices in psychiatry and therapy, history, and the latest research, and features prominent guests from the field.
Melissa Shepard, MD (@doctorshepard_md on TikTok)
Sporting over 1.5 million followers on TikTok, Shepard engages her audience by responding to their questions and using humor to destigmatize mental health and medication. She currently practices in Maryland, and as someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, she’s able to relate to her patients on a personal level.
Brendan Murphy is an Editorial Assistant for MedPage Today. He is based in Buffalo, NY.
Source : MedPageToday