Get Psyched: A PsychSIGN Podcast
Welcome to Get Psyched, a podcast brought to you by PsychSIGN. I’m your host, Arazoo. We’re a team of medical students with a shared passion for psychiatry. At Get Psyched, our goals are to advance the specialty of psychiatry, promote mental health, and support the well-being of medical students and physicians. Get Psyched aims to explore the multifaceted field of psychiatry by delving into the latest breakthroughs and developments in the field. We’ll be talking to experts to gain insights on both the challenges and opportunities within the specialty.
We believe that by creating a forum for open and honest discussions about mental health and psychiatry, we can help reduce the stigma and improve the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues. So whether you’re a medical student, physician, or just someone interested in learning more about mental wellbeing and psychiatry, we invite you to come along with us on this journey and Get Psyched together!
The Get Psyched Team:
- Host: Arazoo Shwany, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2025
- Writer: Alexander Missner, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Class of 2025
- Editor: Hyun Mok (Sam) Kang, Creighton University School of Medicine, Class of 2027
- Co-producer: Dr. Farid Aboharb, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, PGY-1
- Co-producer: Dr. Yishin Chang, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, PGY-1
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In this episode, we explore the field of community psychiatry with Dr. Angela Liu, a third-year psychiatry resident at Zucker Hillside Hospital and Chair of the American Psychiatric Association’s Public Psychiatry Fellowship. She is also the host of The Community Psychiatry Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Liu shares her journey into psychiatry and her passion for serving underserved populations through advocacy, cultural competence, and integrating mental health care within community settings. She offers valuable insights into the systemic challenges facing public psychiatry today and discusses the importance of leadership, mentorship, and personal well-being in this demanding field. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or simply interested in the intersection of mental health and community service, this conversation sheds light on the realities and innovations shaping the future of mental health care beyond the traditional clinic walls. Tune in to hear Dr. Liu’s inspiring perspectives on advocacy, cultural sensitivity, and what it means to work in community psychiatry.