2020 Psych

This week Claire Kay and Dr. Hernandez continue their discussion on suicide, bringing awareness to World Suicide Prevention Day. How early does suicide prevention begin? Where do you direct your friend to get mental health care? All this and more is answered on this week's episode of 2020 Psych.  If you are contemplating suicide we encourage you to call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you are in a life threatening situation please call 911. This podcast does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have heard in this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not the views of any organization, entity, or company we may be affiliated with. Follow us on instagram @2020Psychpodcast for more updates and to reach out with any questions. 

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On this week's episode of 2020 Psych Claire Kay and Dr. Hernandez discuss suicide causes and prevention, specifically in college aged individuals. How do we make sense of something like suicide? What are the warning signs? If you are contemplating suicide we encourage you to call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you are in a life threatening situation please call 911. Tune in next week as we continue Part 2 of this discussion. This podcast does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have heard in this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not the views of any organization, entity, or company we may be affiliated with.

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On this weeks episode of 2020 Psych, Claire and Dr. H discuss the causes and symptoms of seasonal depression, otherwise known as SAD. What can you do to prepare for the winter months? Can you have seasonal depression and major depressive disorder? All this and more is answered on this weeks episode. 
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On this weeks episode of 2020 Psych Claire Kay and Dr. H discuss the parameters of a 5150 (i.e. a legal psychiatric hold) as well as the dangers of self diagnosis. What’s the difference between being self aware and self diagnosing? All this and more on this weeks episode. 
This podcast does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have heard in this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not the views of any organization, entity, or company we may be affiliated with.

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On episode 2 of 2020 Psych Claire and Dr. H discuss social media and cannabis use. How much time spent social media is too much? Does it affect your overall mental health over a period of time? Is cannabis addictive? All this and more is addressed on this week’s podcast. 
This podcast does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have heard in this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not the views of any organization, entity, or company we may be affiliated with.

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The episode of the 2020 Psych podcast is breaking down the anxiety and mental health issues that have surrounded the coronavirus pandemic. Talking about individuality vs. collective action, the 24/7 media cycle, and sports starting up again. How do we cope and care for our mental well being? What can we do to help others? All of these topics, ideas, and answers are broken down by Hernandez, M.D. and his daughter Claire Kay.

Mental Health resource for Los Angeles County residents:
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/
https://www.headspace.com/lacounty

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This podcast does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have heard in this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not the views of any organization, entity, or company we may be affiliated with.

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