"Homecoming" has drawn attention for its cinematography and directorial style. It also raises very interesting questions about the trauma of veterans returning from war and the treatment of mental health conditions that have often developed. We discuss the story (spoiler alert) and seriously consider the type of treatment playing a key role in the series

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

Guest: Dr. Alan Atkins

This episode originally aired on KUCR in December of 2019. Dr. Alan Atkins joins us in one of his first episodes as a guest co-host to discuss one of his areas of interest: prison reform. The US prison system is the nation's largest mental health institution. We consider its role in rehabilitation.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega

Guest: Dr. Alan Atkins

This episode originally aired on KUCR in June of 2019. We asked Dr. Kevin Simonson to "tune in" as a special guest to discuss the psychiatric research on psychedelics currently underway. Is this the future of psychiatry?

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole, Dr. Ortega

Guest: Kevin Simonson, MD

This episode originally aired on KUCR in June of 2019. We asked Dr. Kevin Simonson to "tune in" as a special guest to discuss the psychiatric research on psychedelics currently underway. Is this the future of psychiatry?

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole, Dr. Ortega

Guest: Kevin Simonson, MD

When we think of our lives and ourselves we're telling a story. How does this process affect our emotions, mood, and goals? How are our stories influenced by our culture? How can the telling of stories affect and improve psychotherapy? 

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

Is it healthy to enjoy nostalgic feelings or does it mean one is stuck in the past? We explore the possible benefits of thinking about (or even reveling in) experiences in one's past. 

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

Many states and countries have banned "conversion therapy" which is a set of practices intended to change one's sexual orientation and/or behavior to exclusive heterosexuality and heteronormative thinking. We take a look what this practice actually involves and how it can be very damaging.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi

Guest: Dr. Alan Atkins

Love them or hate them we have to learn to live with anti-vaxxers! Will they extend the COVID-19 pandemic by refusing a vaccine (if one is developed)? We talk about the research on the personality and motivation for this segment of the population.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi

Guest: Dr. Alan Atkins

This is a show from July of 2019 featuring the late Amy Litteral as our guest. What should people look for when selecting a reputable substance abuse treatment program? What happens when treatment centers (essentially) pay clients to attend their programs?

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole, Dr. Nguyen

Guest: Amy Litteral, LMFT

When is escapism good and when can it be unhealthy? 

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Poole