20. Community Psychiatry with Dr. Angela Liu | Exploring Mental Health, Advocacy & Public Psychiatry
Description
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.
Links to information discussed in the podcast:
Free American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP) Membership for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows: https://www.communitypsychiatry.org/membership-application-aacp
- AACP "For Trainees" Webpage with compiled resources
- Listen to The Community Psychiatry Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
- Follow us on Instagram (@aacp_communitypsych)
- Textbook of Community Psychiatry
- Community Mental Health Journal
- A Psychiatrist's Guide to Advocacy
- Assertive Community Treatment Article
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/city-streets
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