“My name is Dr Jake, I’m a physician who treats mental illness, and I take meds for my mental health. And by the way, I’m proud of it.” Dr. Jake Goodman shares his personal brain story with United Brain Association. Watch his passionate interview about his journey with depression and the joy he has found in life after treatment.

Dr. Jake was featured in Psychiatric Times in a 2022 article about his mental health and reaching millions online through social media.  He also spoke about his experience in a 2022 Ted Talk.

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