Going to a Psychiatrist with Dr. Noor Ferrell

Guest host Bridget Caletka LPC welcomes Dr. Noor Ferrell as the
first psychiatrist on our show! After graduating from Emory
University and completing her medical training at the Ohio
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Baylor College of
Medicine, Dr. Ferrell opened her own practice where she sees a
broad range of clients including those who are experiencing
reproductive issues. After defining what a psychiatrist is and
explaining why she chose the profession, Dr. Ferrell breaks down
the differences between psychology and psychiatry as we debunk
some major myths about the latter. We learn that therapy and
medicine work well together when done properly, what medicines
Dr. Ferrell commonly prescribes and how she goes about it, and
why she’s always careful when prescribing meds because of
possible side effects and dependency. Then, we turn our attention
to the psychiatric evaluation process, the role that genetics
play in psych assessments, the things that make it difficult to
get an accurate diagnosis, and what our guest loves most about
her job. For another inspirational conversation filled with hope,
tune in now! 





Key Points From This Episode:


A warm welcome to today’s guest, Psychiatrist Dr. Noor
Ferrell. 

Dr. Ferrell defines what a psychiatrist is. 

Why she chose psychiatry as a profession. 

The distinction between psychology and psychiatry. 

Debunking some myths about psychiatry. 

Why most of us need therapy.

How medicine and therapy go hand-in-hand. 

The type of medicine Dr. Ferrell commonly prescribes and how
she goes about it. 

Breaking down the problems of prescription – including
concerns about dependency. 

How she handles and discusses medicine side effects with
patients.

The numbing effect: it depends on the patient. 

Dr. Ferrell’s thoughts on psych evaluations, and her personal
evaluation process.

The role that genetics play in considerations of the psyche.

Things that complicate how she diagnoses a patient, including
drugs and alcohol. 

Dr. Ferrell’s favorite part about being a psychiatrist.

How our guest stays motivated through her patient’s stories
of hope.  






Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Dr. Noor J. Ferrell


Dr. Noor J. Ferrell on Twitter


Dr. Noor J. Ferrell on LinkedIn


Dr. Noor J. Ferrell on Facebook


Emory University 


Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 


Baylor College of Medicine 


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