Jake’s Corner

Welcome to Jake’s Corner, a newsletter from UBA board member Dr. Jake Goodman. Dr. Jake Goodman is a psychiatry resident physician & global mental health activist with more than 2.1 million followers on social media.

Jake’s Corner

Welcome to Jake’s Corner, a newsletter from UBA board member Dr. Jake Goodman. Dr. Jake Goodman is a psychiatry resident physician & global mental health activist with more than 2.1 million followers on social media.

Help Us Protect Youth Brains

The brain is the most beautiful organ, and we need to protect it. We at the United Brain Association just gave out over 100 helmets for free to kids in need to protect against concussions and traumatic brain injuries. We can only do this thanks to contributions from people like you. Until Dec 31st, we are matching ALL donations to UBA. Please help us continue to protect kid’s brains. Every dollar counts!

Psychiatry for Kids Book

Growing up, Dr Jake never heard a doctor talk about mental health, especially their own. So when he began experiencing mental health issues in medical school, he suffered in silence due to the stigma that doctors don’t seek help.

Along his journey, he couldn’t escape the thought that he wished he had the chance to learn about mental health as a kid. It was time to change the narrative on mental illness for the future generation!

Introducing Psychiatry For Kids, a book written by doctors that teaches kids that their MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!

Their goal was to write a book that empowers the next generation to learn about mental health and smash stigma. And because of your support, they are getting this book in front of kids everywhere! It has even broke into the best seller list in 2 categories (Science For Kids & Psychiatry). Psychiatry For Kids is available now HERE.

Rest in Peace Rosalynn Carter

First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away on November 19th at the age of 96. During her time as First Lady,  she utilized her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues and championed policies aimed at improving the lives of individuals affected by mental health conditions.

In 1977, she convened the first-ever White House Conference on Mental Health, shedding light on the importance of mental health care and addressing the stigma surrounding it. I cannot express how groundbreaking this was. In 1977, NOBODY was talking about mental health. It was extremely taboo. Mrs. Carter’s tireless advocacy also extended to her work with the Mental Health Task Force, where she played a crucial role in shaping mental health policies and ensuring that the needs of those with mental health conditions were prioritized.

Her compassionate and empathetic approach has inspired generations, fostering a broader understanding of mental health and reshaping the national conversation on this critical aspect of well-being.

May she rest in peace.

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