Georgia South Psychiatry Residency Program

10/13/2026

🩺 Advancing the Future of Rural Mental Health Care in Georgia!

Dr. Lisa Rudolph-Watson, Program Director of Georgia South Psychiatry, recently participated in a panel hosted by the American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP), titled “The Future of Rural Psychiatry: Workforce, Innovation, and Access.”

The discussion brought together experts to explore the challenges and opportunities in delivering psychiatric care to rural communities, including strategies to recruit, train, and retain the rural behavioral health workforce and practical approaches to expanding access to high-quality mental health services.

We’re proud to see Dr. Rudolph-Watson contributing to these important conversations and helping advance innovative solutions to improve mental health care access for rural communities across Georgia and beyond!

10/06/2026

We are proud to celebrate PGY-3 Psychiatry Resident Dr. Wilson Baumgartner on the publication of his Op-Ed, “People Over Platforms,” in Psychiatry Online! 👏🧠

In his piece, Dr. Baumgartner explores the growing influence of social media on health information and the importance of turning to qualified medical professionals and evidence-based sources when making decisions about your health.

He shares, "In a world saturated with information, discernment is a survival skill. Social media can complement medical care, but it should not replace it. Wellness can be a worthy goal, but it should be grounded in science rather than spectacle. Vet your sources; ask what training someone has and whether their claims are supported by peer-reviewed research. Be wary of absolute language such as “always,” “never,” or “cure.” If something sounds too simple to solve a complex condition, it probably is.

When your health is at stake, entrust it to those who have dedicated their lives to understanding the body in all its complexity—and who are accountable not to followers, but to patients."

Congratulations, Dr. Baumgartner, on this outstanding achievement and for contributing your voice and perspective to an important conversation in medicine!

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/pn-blog.10000030

10/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Ron Hutchins! 🎂

Ron works in the IS department at Colquitt Regional, and our Psychiatry and Family Medicine programs lean on him constantly. When something breaks, he shows up fast. When we need something set up right, he makes it happen. He kept our recent Regional GME Conference running without a hitch.
We always know who to call, and we’re grateful every time we do📞💻

Thank you for everything you do, Ron. Hope your day is a great one!🥳🎉

09/28/2026

Dr. Lisa Rudolph-Watson, Program Director for Georgia South Psychiatry Residency Program, recently attended the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association (GPPA) 2026 Legislative Dinner, where psychiatric physicians and members of the Georgia General Assembly came together to strengthen relationships and discuss the importance of accessible, high-quality mental health care for Georgians.

Dr. Rudolph-Watson is pictured with Georgia State Representative Kim Schofield during the event. We are proud to see our Georgia South faculty represented in conversations focused on advancing mental health care and supporting the needs of patients and communities across our state.

09/17/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, encourage open conversations about mental health, and remind those who may be struggling that support is available💜

Today, September 17th, we also recognize National Physician Su***de Awareness Day, bringing attention to the unique mental health challenges physicians and other healthcare professionals may face.

Take a moment to listen to our Program Director, Dr. Lisa Rudolph-Watson, as she shares an important message reminding us that mental health matters in every community and every profession—including among those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.

By continuing the conversation, reducing stigma, and checking in on one another, we can help create a culture where seeking support is encouraged.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of su***de, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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09/10/2026

Today is ***dePreventionDay

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟗𝟖𝟖 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝟖𝟖 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 & 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥

Today, September 10th, Colquitt Regional Health System joins communities around the world in recognizing ***dePreventionDay, a time to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations about mental health, and remind those who may be struggling that help is available. 💛

Mental health challenges can affect individuals at every stage of life, including older adults. Changes in physical health, loss of independence, isolation, grief, cognitive changes, and other challenges associated with aging can have a significant impact on emotional well-being.

At Colquitt Regional’s Senior Wellness Unit, we provide specialized geropsychiatric care for adults age 50 and older experiencing mental health concerns. Our 10-bed inpatient unit offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where patients receive therapeutic interventions and medical care designed to help improve their quality of life and daily function.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟗𝟖𝟖 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝟖𝟖 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 & 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥.

Together, we can help create a community where conversations about mental health are encouraged and no one feels they have to struggle alone!

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09/08/2026

Today, on the National Day of Action for Su***de Prevention, Georgia South Psychiatry resident Dr. Elyse Kyle reminds us that one conversation, one moment of connection, or one decision to reach out can make a difference.

Su***de prevention starts with awareness. Taking the time to check in with those around us, recognizing when someone may be struggling, listening without judgment, and knowing where to turn for help are important steps we can all take to support one another.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of su***de, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and receive free, confidential support 24/7.

This September, during Su***de Prevention Month, we encourage everyone to help break the stigma surrounding mental health and remind those who may be struggling that they do not have to face it alone.

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09/01/2026

Hands-on learning in action! 💉🩺

During our last Academic Half Day, our residents participated in a skills lab focused on practicing proper IM and SQ injection techniques. Opportunities like these help strengthen clinical skills and build confidence through hands-on experience!

08/12/2026

Every year, our team heads to the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association Summer Meeting. Our program takes pride in showing up in full force each year, remaining one of the few residency programs to bring a large resident cohort to the event. Investing in our residents’ growth, networking, and leadership is always a top priority!

08/07/2026

Our Academic Half Days are officially in full swing! 📚🩺

This week, our residents had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Rizwana Ashraf, who presented an engaging session on Anxiety Disorders, providing valuable insights into the diagnosis and management of one of the most common mental health conditions.

We also took a break from the lectures to celebrate our PGY-2 resident, Caleb Rowan, on his birthday! 🎉🥳

Here’s to another great week of learning, collaboration, and celebrating our amazing residents. Happy Birthday, Caleb! 🎂🎈