Forensic Friends

This week's topic is a combination of Shelley's major in forensics and current field of work in microbiology: anthrax. There's even a brief true-crimey rundown of the anthrax attacks in 2001!

This week, Shelley briefly discusses the evaluation process and how clinicians might provide a psychological diagnosis.

Continuing with the history of clinical psychology, Shelley discusses the various approaches to understanding mental illness.

A newly COVID-vaccinated Shelley goes over the basics of human immunity to disease and the basis of vaccinations. 

Let's get into some psychology! This episode dives into what constitutes "abnormal behaviour patterns", why it's considered abnormal in the realm of psychology, and where psychological disorders really came from.

Forensic Friends is back to finish up the Hit and Run 'miniseries'! Shelley goes over vehicle-specific evidence like headlights and airbags, and what information might come from them in the investigation of a collision.

There's also a bit at the end talking about what's changed in the podcast and why, if you're into that kinda thing.

This week, Shelley gives a brief rundown on what she actually does as a medical lab technician who's now doing COVID testing. Check out episode 27 about the theory behind PCR viral testing!

 There's also an important announcement about the podcast.

This week, Shelley and Natalie dive into the very riveting world of...paint. Paint position, paint layers, paint chips, and how that can help find the culprit in a hit and run.

What are some things a psychology practitioner might look for when evaluating someone for a criminal proceeding? Natalie goes over a guideline for forensic mental health evaluations, while Shelley shares a cautionary tale about giving people too much benefit of the doubt.

Shelley and Natalie take a look at the role something as mundane as glass can play in forensic investigations, especially in hit and run crimes. Who thinks this deeply about glass? 

Forensic scientists, apparently.