Let's Get Psyched

No other court case (and subsequent rulings and legislation) has impacted mental health practice as much as Tarasoff v. Regents (1976). The parents of Tatiana Tarasoff sued the Regents of the University of California and psychologist Dr. Lawrence Moore for failing to warn them that a patient being seen at the university counseling center was planning to murder Ms. Tarasoff, a fellow student. In this show we try to offer some context for this tragedy while also discussing the difficulties of holding clinicians responsible for predicting violent acts.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan, Saloni

The polygraph ("lie detector") has had a controversial history since it was invented in California by John Larson, a police officer with a Ph.D. in  physiology. Periodically used in criminal investigations, employee screenings, and identifying who might be leaking classified information, we discuss some of the research behind it as well as some risks associated with its use.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan

We think this newly discovered waste clearance system of the body is so important we devoted an entire episode to it. The glymphatic system may play a role in Alzheimer's (and perhaps some cancers). Listen to our podcast to hear Alan and Toshia explain what it is and what you can do to make sure it operates well.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan

Are there situations that make you feel anxious? Has anxiety gotten in the way of fully enjoying your life? You can change your relationship with anxiety and expand your world in the process. We invite UCR Psychology Intern, Bryan Balvaneda to help us tackle one of the most common problems in humanity—too much anxiety!

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Diem, Alan

Guest: Bryan Balvaneda

With depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts on the rise, responding  with self-compassion opens new possibilities of growth and change. Join our discussion along with guest host UCR Psychology Intern, Bryan Balvaneda on how developing this skill might help. We also ask: “Does self-compassion make a person “soft” and  less productive?” Find out how much self-compassion you have by taking this online assessment: https://self-compassion.org/test-how-self-compassionate-you-are/.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Diem, Alan

Guest: Bryan Balvaneda

The "Warrior Toughness Program" was commissioned by the United States Navy and developed by a clinical psychologist, a Navy chaplain, and our guest, Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum. Join us as we interview him to find out the keys to developing mental toughness and the ability to make good decisions in high pressure situations.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan, Saloni

Guest: Stephen Drum

We invited retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum to talk about "Combat  Psychology." What type of mindset helps to manage the stress of combat? What are the motivating factors to maintain focus and make good decisions while in combat? Listen to this episode to find out.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan, Saloni

Guest: Stephen Drum

Procrastination is the number one killer of time in the United States.  Fortunately, the “Let’s Get Psyched” hosts are on the case. Tune in to learn a few facts about this actually complex phenomenon, as well as a few strategies for overcoming it.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Diem, Edgar, Alan

Have you ever been bothered by appearing more competent than you really  are? Have you succeeded at something and then worried about how the expectations from others would now be too high? Have you ever attributed some of your successes to luck?” Answering “Yes” points to “Impostor Syndrome” and the need to listen to this podcast. Take the impostor phenomenon test yourself at http://impostortest.nickol.as/.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Diem, Edgar, Alan, Saloni

Is our growing obsession with video games and social media leading to shorter and shorter attention spans? Are video games contributing to aggression in children? These are not easy questions but we have psychiatrist and avid video game player Dr. Gino Mortillaro with us so  we were ready for them.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Joshua, Alan, Saloni

Guest: Gino Mortillaro, MD