Let's Get Psyched

Let's Get Psyched

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Let's Get Psyched episodes

  • #54 - The Importance of Storytelling in Treatment

    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

    32 min
  • #53 - Nostalgia

    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

    31 min
  • #52 - Conversion Therapy

    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

    31 min
  • #51 - The Psychology of Anti-Vaxxers

    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

    30 min
  • #50 - Corrupt Treatment Centers

    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

    31 min
  • #49 - Escapism

    When is escapism good and when can it be unhealthy? 

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

    30 min
  • #48 - Understanding Police Brutality

    Are there a few "bad apples" in police forces around the country or are systemic and cultural factors more influential in the disproportionate use of violence with people of color?

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

    31 min
  • #47 - The Epistemic Gap

    Why has belief in the science behind virus transmission seem to depend on one's political beliefs? Are certain personality types more likely to trust science than others?

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

    32 min
  • #46 - Medical Student Stress?

    Medical school students complete suicide at a much higher rate than the general population. Our resident experts in stress (and medical school) provide their insights and personal experiences into how the structure of the program creates stress and even traumatic experience.

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

    32 min

About Let's Get Psyched

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We address the challenging and controversial issues facing our society from a psychological and psychiatric perspective, and the implications for clinical practice. Hosted by psychologist Eyrn Parks, PhD, with co-hosts: child and adolescent psychiatrists Toshia Yamaguchi, MD and Alan Atkins, MD and psychiatry resident Yasmine Dakhama, MD.