Psychiatry in 60 seconds: What to expect at your first psychiatry appointment

If you’ve made the step toward scheduling a psychiatry appointment or you’re still in the contemplative stages, you might be wondering what to expect at your first psychiatry appointment. This quick 60-second video helps to demystify the experience of your first appointment with a psychiatrist. Hope you enjoy! Peace and blessings, Atasha Jordan, MD (to be) P.S. Feel free to check out other videos in series through other posts on the blog or on my YouTube Channel.

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Psychiatry in 60 Seconds: Signs You Might Need to See a Psychiatrist

Mental health illnesses affect millions of people in the US, but many people don’t realize that a psychiatrist might be a great resource to help you feel better. These videos detail some signs that you or a loved one might need to see a psychiatrist. This first video outlines some symptoms associated with psychosis and personality disorders. This second video covers symptoms related to depression and mania. Hope you enjoy! Peace and blessings, Atasha Jordan, MD (to be)

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Psychiatry in 60 seconds: What is psychiatry?

Many patients avoid getting the mental health help that they need because they don’t want to be seen by “a shrink.” More often than not, this fear stems from patients not knowing what role a psychiatrist could play in helping them to feel better. This video quickly outlines the roles that psychiatrists play in the treatment of mental health illnesses. See below for Psychiatry in 60 seconds: What is psychiatry? Hope you enjoy! Peace and blessings, Atasha Jordan, MD (to be)

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Be Happy on Purpose: The Secret to Living Your Best Life

A lot of folks have mentioned to me lately that I seem really happy. Some have asked if it’s genuine joy or happiness presented “for the ‘gram.” Well, to clear up any confusion: I am, indeed, quite happy! This doesn’t mean that everything in my life is perfect. But despite that, I’ve chosen to be happy on purpose. What does it mean to be happy on purpose? The mantra “be happy on purpose” sounds nice, but what does it actually mean? I see purposeful happiness as a strategy of aligning my thoughts and behaviors to create the emotion that I…

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Psychiatry in 60 seconds: How to Become a Psychiatrist

I submitted my residency application last week, so it’s safe to say that I’ve officially decided to become a Psychiatrist. I created “Psychiatry in 60 seconds” to share the ins and outs of the field of psychiatry in 60-second bites. This video covers the steps of becoming a psychiatrist, from undergrad to the completion of residency (or a fellowship). See below for Psychiatry in 60 seconds: How to become a psychiatrist. Hope you enjoy! Peace and blessings, Atasha Jordan, MD (to be)

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