Attending Psychiatrist in the Emergency Department at Atrium Health Behavioral Health Center, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center
Dr. Blackwell has always been fascinated with the brain/mind connection, how our perceptions shape every aspect of our lives. She earned her BA in psychology at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and was awarded the Board of Governor’s scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she become even more fascinated with understanding and treating mental illness. She completed a psychiatric residency and research fellowship at North Carolina Memorial hospital, and became board certified in psychiatry.
Over her 24-year career, she has been dedicated to the compassionate care of patients, advocating for an integrated approach to wellness, including mental, physical, and spiritual health. She has been recognized by her colleagues and patients for her years of service by being nominated and chosen several times as an Atrium Health Provider of the Quarter and was a nominee for an Atrium Health Teal Acorn Career Award. She has also been active in her community, volunteering with school and church projects, and mentoring high school and college students to encourage them to seek higher education and career opportunities,
Dr. Blackwell, her husband and their daughter enjoy music, movies, outdoor festivals and traveling to the beach and abroad, always looking for the next adventure, and new perspectives from those they meet along the way.