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We do hard things. As physicians, we are trained to diagnose and treat complex medical illness and to be present with patients through illness, loss of function and loss of life. 

But how many of us are equipped with the skills, grace and compassion to deal with a devastating diagnosis in our own families?

Today I’m joined by Dr Crystal Nelson, a board-certified Psychiatrist who shares her story of love and loss at home while completing her medical training. Because of course, life doesn’t stop just because we start medical school.

Board Certified and Licensed Psychiatrist, Dr. Crystal Nelson, is a distinguished medical authority and entrepreneur in the realm of mental health. Dr. Nelson is the CEO and founder of two Georgia Companies, Blueprint Psychiatry and Blueprint TMS and Wellness Centers of America. 

Dr. Nelson has appeared nationally on Headline News with CNN and Fox. She has been featured in

articles for Working Mother, Voyage ATL, Canvas Rebel and Atlanta Magazine. Recognized as a leading expert, Dr. Nelson earned the title of Top Doc Atlanta 2023 in the field of psychiatry. She recently published her own guidebook entitled “A Blueprint to Better Mental Health”. Dr.Nelson is a college graduate of the highly esteemed Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and went on to complete her psychiatry residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Nelson also serves as an Adjunct Faculty Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine where she proudly collaborates to train the next generation of medical doctors.

Dr. Nelson is avid dancer and traveler. Most of all, however, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time with her husband Kenny and their three children, Kenny Jr, Jordyn and Kenton.

To learn more about Blueprint Psychiatry or to request Dr. Nelson as a speaker/consultant:

Visit https://BlueprintPsychiatry.com

Follow on Instagram @drcrystalnelson

Follow on Facebook at Blueprint Psychiatry, LLC

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