Not only are there different types of Mental Health providers (See Episode 2, "Wait, Who're You?" but also occurs in different types of locations. In this episode, Dr. K discusses the main levels of care (from PCP and outpatient treatment to in-patient and residential care) that one may encounter along their mental health journey. 

Dr. K discusses the DSM, it's history and current use in psychiatric practice. He also explains how he utilizes this text in supporting the care of youth/families that he takes care of. 

There are many different type of mental health provider that you may encounter. Which one is the right one for your needs? In this episode, Dr. K reviews some of the most common mental health providers to help you connect to the right provider at the first appointment. 

In this first episode, Dr. K introduces the podcast and discusses the 3 pounds of fat that resides between our ears. In this, we also attempt to define and points out the difficulty in defining mental health and mental illness.