Jessica Hood Discusses Mental Health Care and Her Journey in Nursing
From beginning her healthcare career as a certified nursing assistant at 18 to becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Jessica Hood, APRN, PMHNP, has built her career around caring for others.
In Episode 27 of Connected Podcast by Healthy Connections, Jessica joins host Jack to discuss her nursing journey, the importance of mental health care, and what patients can expect when seeking treatment through Evolve Behavioral Health by Healthy Connections.
A lifelong Malvern resident who has served as Healthy Connections’ Director of Nursing, Jessica now provides psychiatric mental health care in the community where she grew up.
Their conversation explores how medication management and therapy work together, why mental health is an important part of overall wellness, and Jessica’s commitment to continuing education.
Watch the full conversation below.
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Jessica sees patients ages 7 and older at Healthy Connections Malvern Teeter and through telehealth at Healthy Connections locations across Arkansas. New patients are welcome.
To schedule an appointment with Evolve Behavioral Health, call 800-409-6250 or visit evolvebhs.com.
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