Dear Dr. Ali…

Thanks for your interest in the Dear Dr. Ali series!

This is an opportunity for you to ask a question that Dr. Ali may respond to on his YouTube channel.

Because of the many submissions Dr. Ali receives, he can't guarantee your request will get a response.

To increase your chances of being selected, follow these guidelines:

Submit a video or audio recording that is 2 minutes or less. Keep it to 300 words or less if you're submitting in writing.
Choose a topic Dr. Ali has expertise in, like mental health, anxiety, and psychology.
Start by saying, "Dear Dr. Ali…"
Share a story that helps Dr. Ali understand your situation, then ask your question at the end.
Protect your privacy by not revealing identifying information about yourself or others.
Submit your question once.

My submission is...

Please share the link to your video or audio below.

The easiest option is to upload an unlisted YouTube video. You can also DM Dr. Ali two sixty-second videos on Instagram (@alimattu). If you do that, write Instagram here and include your account name so he knows where to look. For audio files, upload to Google Drive and share the link below. Remember to set sharing to "anyone with link" otherwise, Dr. Ali won't be able to access your recording.

If you are submitting writing, paste it below. Limit to 300 words.

How would you like me to address you? You can use a first name, a pseudonym, or a fun signoff like "Socially Anxious Turtle".

Email address. This is optional and won't appear anywhere in the video. It's occasionally used by Dr. Ali to follow up with you.

Country. This is optional but helps Dr. Ali in framing his response.

Agreements

"I understand there is no guarantee that Dr. Ali Mattu will use or respond to my submission."

"I permit Dr. Ali Mattu to use my submission in his videos including playing my video or audio file or reading the writing I submit."

"I acknowledge that Dr. Ali Mattu cannot edit or remove submissions after he has published a video to his YouTube channel."

"I acknowledge that if Dr. Ali Mattu does react to my submission, it is for public educational purposes only. This is not psychotherapy. He will not establish a professional clinical relationship with me or deliver any mental health clinical services to me."