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Get Psyched: A PsychSIGN Podcast

Get Psyched about our podcast and tune in as we discuss topics in Psychiatry!

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

Check out all our episodes on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

Most recent: Episode 16: Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw on the role of assertive community treatment in delivering long-term mental health solutions– On today’s episode of Get Psyched, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Margaret Ann Paauw, Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University and a licensed clinical social worker. With over a decade of experience in social work, Dr. Paauw has dedicated her career to supporting individuals facing homelessness, housing insecurity, and serious mental illness. Join us as Dr. Paauw explores the critical role of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in providing long-term, community-based solutions for individuals with severe mental health challenges.

Dr. Paauw clarified that the legal action referenced in this episode was technically a class action lawsuit based on federal guidelines from the ADA, rather than the federal government suing the state of Illinois. While this distinction may not change the broader implications of the discussion, we felt it was worth noting for accuracy.