Meet Dr. Jake Goodman

Psychiatrist, mental health advocate, author, and social media educator on a mission to help people live healthier, more balanced lives.

Dr. Goodman’s Journey
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Dr Jake Goodman standing in front of a "White House Medical Unit" sign.
Dr Jake Goodman holding a magazine publication featuring a story on him.
Dr Jake Goodman standing in front of an ER entrance, wearing scrubs.
Dr Jake Goodman giving a speech in front of a large audience.
Dr Jake Goodman practicing yoga.
Dr Jake Goodman giving a speech in front of a large audience.
Dr Jake Goodman sitting in a stairway, smiling and posing for a photo.
Dr Jake Goodman giving a speech.
Dr Jake Goodman wearing a business suit, standing and posing for a photo in a large atrium.
Dr Jake Goodman posing for a photo session outdoors.
Black and white photo of Dr Jake Goodman standing outside the White House.
Dr. Jake Goodman posing for a photo in front of a white bookcases, full of books.

Jake Goodman M.D., M.B.A.

Dr. Jake Goodman is a California-based psychiatrist, mental health activist, and medical educator. He started documenting his journey during medical school and by the time he graduated from residency, he garnered nearly 1 billion views across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, & Facebook—making him one of the most influential mental health educators on the internet. After graduating from Psychiatry Residency at the University of Miami, he launched Goodman Psychiatry, an integrative mental health clinic offering personalized, whole-person care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Goodman is a soccer and tennis player, avid gardener, novice baker, traveler, and fantasy book reader.

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Dr. Goodman's Journey

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2015

🎓 Graduated from University of Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Magna Cum Laude

Jake Goodman dressed in a graduation gown, posing next to a dog.

2016 - 2021

📅 MD/MBA – Thomas Jefferson University & University of Georgia

  • Completed a dual-degree program in medicine and business
  • Began sharing his journey online to reduce mental health stigma
  • Met and proposed to his wife-matched into residency together
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2021 - 2023

🧠 Psychiatry Residency (Years 1–2), University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital

  • Invited to White House by VP Harris; created content for 988 Lifeline
  • University of Georgia, 40 Under 40 honoree
  • Featured by Men’s Health as Top 60 Health Influencer
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2023–2025

📢 Psychiatry Residency (Years 3–4), University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital

  • YouTube Health Partner sharing mental health education
  • WHO Fides Member, global health leader combating misinformation
  • Board Member, Lorna Breen Foundation & United Brain Association
  • Medical journalism rotation, ABC News (Good Morning America)
  • Co-author, Psychiatry for Kids, Amazon Best Seller
Dr Jake Goodman in a cream-colored sweater sitting on a beige couch surrounded by multiple copies of a book titled "PSYCHIATRY for kids." They're holding one copy while reaching toward bookshelves filled with what appear to be more copies of the same book. The cover features colorful brain illustrations and a cartoon doctor character.

2025 - Present

🏥 Founded Goodman Psychiatry – Telehealth Practice in California & Florida

  • Provides evidence-based therapy, medication, and integrative care
  • Offers brain health, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and mindfulness support
  • Focused on healing the whole person, not just treating symptoms
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Beyond the White Coat

When I'm not seeing patients or creating mental health content, I cherish time with my family and pursue a variety of interests that keep me grounded and balanced.

I believe that maintaining our own mental health requires making time for the activities and relationships that bring us joy and meaning.

A few of my favorite things

Soccer
Tennis
Weightlifting
Baking
Travel
Fantasy Novels
Hiking
Gardening
Watching The Office

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