Dr. Jessica Giddens (@DrJGiddensRN drjgiddensrn.com) is a doctorate of nursing practice with experience in the mental health field. Dr. Giddens has served as a speaker, scientific director, thought leader, key opinion leader, consultant, and advisory board member in a wide array of specialties, including but not limited to psychopharmacology, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, tardive dyskinesia, pseudobulbar affect, binge eating disorders, autism, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ health, social determinants of health, neurodiversity, digital health, brain-computer interfaces, artificial intelligence, psychopharmacogenomics, epigenetics, and genetic testing. She has worked with psychiatric and genomic research and development companies such as Otsuka, Sunovion, Allergan, AbbVie, Teva, Genomind, and Avanir. In her role as a scientific director, she has developed grant-funded CME content for companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and CVS.

Dr. Giddens’ clinical experience spans various roles: healthcare administration, clinical and medical directorships, community health, and multiple inpatient psychiatric settings (adult, acute adult, geriatric, and child and adolescent). Additionally, her career includes roles in outpatient health, intensive outpatient care, nursing home care, substance use disorder, community health, and the Department of Corrections. She has also served as the CEO of her own company focused on digital health technology and has been part of an acute care float team, with training at a top 10 U.S. hospital, gaining experience across multiple inpatient medical units.

Dr. Giddens has contributed to industry publications, co-hosted a local health radio show, served as a peer reviewer, appeared on television and podcasts as a guest speaker, authored in an Amazon Best Seller, been a board member for multiple organizations, and presented at national and state conferences. Her involvement extends to managing her own health website and blog and engaging with multiple social media communities.

In addition, Dr. Giddens has served as a preceptor, rotating over 20 students per semester, trained medical & nursing students, and taught as adjunct faculty in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, health assessment, practicum, and psychiatric assessment. Her diverse experience in neuropsychiatry drives her efforts to reduce stigma, promote education, and advance research.