"Gritty but Gratifying" with Street Psychiatrist Sam Jackson, M.D.

About this episode

Dr. Sam Jackson discusses his passion for street psychiatry and the importance of housing in mental health treatment.

Need inspiration? Listen to Dr. Sam Jackson from Chicago talk about why he loves this work. Learn about long-acting injectable medication options, and why housing is a therapeutic intervention for mental health. Dr. Jackson is the Founder and President of the Street Mental Health Coalition, and is publishing a book entitled "Homelessness." The website: streetmentalhealth.org To join the Coalition, email Sam: samuel.wesley.jackson@gmail.com

People in this episode

Guest: Sam Jackson, M.D.

Topics covered

• mental health
• street medicine
• housing intervention
• psychiatry
• long-acting medication
• homelessness

Keywords

• street psychiatry
• mental health
• housing
• injectable medication
• homelessness
• Chicago
• Street Mental Health Coalition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Street Mental Health Coalition, Street Medicine Institute, streetmentalhealth.org

Books & works: Homelessness

Places: Chicago

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