Let's Psyconnect

Let's Psyconnect

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Let's Psyconnect episodes

  • (Special Episode) Let’s Talk about Bariatric Surgery and Mental Health: Post-Surgery Compensatory Behaviors
    • In today’s episode, Let’s Psyconnect revisits what research has shown in regards to post-bariatric surgery compensatory behaviors.
    • We seek to raise awareness on mental health and bariatric surgery and perhaps plant a seed on mental health professionals so we can keep the conversation going.
    • Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com

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      References

      • Mufaqam, S. A., Satishkumar, S. D., & Arvindkumar, P. P. (2013). Post-operative bariatric surgery complications: Deficiency of nutrients. Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences, 3(2), 43-47.
      • Saules, K. K., Wiedemann, A., Ivezaj, V., Hopper, J. A., Foster-Hartsfield, J., & Schwarz, D. (2010). Bariatric surgery history among substance abuse treatment patients: prevalence and associated features. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 6(6), 615-621. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2009.12.008
      • Segal, A., Kinoshita Kussunoki, D., & Aparecida Larino, M. (2004). Post-surgical refusal to eat: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or a new eating disorder? A case series. Obesity Surgery, 14(3), 353-360. doi:10.1381/096089204322917882
      • Suzuki, J., Haimovici, F., & Chang, G. (2010). Alcohol use disorders after bariatric surgery. Obesity Surgery, 22(2), 201-207. doi:10.1007/s11695-010-0346-1
      • Van Mastrigt, G., Van Dielen, F., Severens, J., Voss, G., & Greve, J. (2006). One-year cost-effectiveness of surgical treatment of morbid obesity: Vertical banded gastroplasty versus lap-band. Obesity Surgery, 16(5), 682-682. doi:10.1381/096089206776944922
      • White, M. A., Kalarchian, M. A., Masheb, R. M., Marcus, M. D., & Grilo, C. M. (2009). Loss of control over eating predicts outcomes in bariatric surgery patients. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 71(02), 175-184. doi:10.4088/jcp.08m04328blu
      • World Health Organization. (2018). Obesity: preventing and managing the global epidemic. WHO obesity technical report series 2000, 894. Retrieved from www.iotf.org
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          36 min
        • (Special Episode) Let’s Talk About Bariatric Surgery and Mental Health: Initial Considerations
          • Let’s Psyconnect relies on research to talk about obesity and comorbid medical and mental health conditions, bariatric surgery.
          • We seek to raise awareness on mental health and bariatric surgery and perhaps plant a seed on mental health professionals so we can keep the conversation going.
          • Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com

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            References

            • Conason, A., Teixeira, J., Hsu, C., Puma, L., Knafo, D., & Geliebter, A. (2013). Substance use following bariatric weight loss surgery. JAMA Surgery, 148(2), 145. doi:10.1001/2013.jamasurg.265
            • Conceição, E., Mitchell, J. E., Vaz, A. R., Bastos, A. P., Ramalho, S., Silva, C., … Machado, P. P. (2014). The presence of maladaptive eating behaviors after bariatric surgery in a cross sectional study: Importance of picking or nibbling on weight regain. Eating Behaviors, 15(4), 558-562. doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.08.010
            • De Zwaan, M., Enderle, J., Wagner, S., Mühlhans, B., Ditzen, B., Gefeller, O., … Müller, A. (2011). Anxiety and depression in bariatric surgery patients: A prospective, follow-up study using structured clinical interviews. Journal of Affective Disorders, 133(1-2), 61-68. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2011.03.025
            • Deitel, M. (2003). Overweight and obesity worldwide now estimated to involve 1.7 billion people. Obesity Surgery, 13(3), 329-330. doi:10.1381/096089203765887598
            • Leite Faria, S., De Oliveira Kelly, E., Pereira Faria, O., & Kiyomi Ito, M. (2008). Snack-eating patients experience lesser weight loss after Roux-En-Y Gastric bypass surgery. Obesity Surgery, 19(9), 1293-1296. doi:10.1007/s11695-008-9704-7
            • Meany, G., Conceição, E., & Mitchell, J. E. (2013). Binge eating, binge eating disorder and loss of control eating: Effects on weight outcomes after bariatric surgery. European Eating Disorders Review, 22(2), 87-91. doi:10.1002/erv.2273
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                33 min
              • Special Episode: Let’s talk about Self-Care
                People often say the words “self-care” - what does self-care mean though? Let’s Psyconnect answers this and many other questions, and makes remarks about self-care and mental health professionals in this special episode: Let’s talk about Self-Care.
                Watch this conversation: www.instagram.com/letspsyconnect and go to our IGTV page
                Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com
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                References:
                Long, S. M., Clark, M., Ausloos, C. D., Jacoby, R., & McGhee, C. (2019). The wellness and self-care experiences of single mothers in poverty: Strategies for mental health counselors. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 41(4), 343-358. https://doi.org/10.17744/mehc.41.4.05
                Mott, J., & Martin, L. A. (2019). Adverse childhood experiences, self‐care, and compassion outcomes in mental health providers working with trauma. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 75(6), 1066-1083. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22752
                Shepherd, M. A., & Newell, J. M. (2020). Stress and Health in Social Workers: Implications for Self-Care Practice. Best Practices in Mental Health, 16(1), 46-65.
                Vally, Z. (2018). Mental health stigma continues to impede help‐seeking and self‐care efforts among trainees in mental health professions. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 55(2), 161-162. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12294
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                49 min
              • Let's Psyconnect with Dr. Ebony Butler: Trauma, Minority and More!
                • In this special episode, Dr. Ebony Butler joined LT and Ronnie Lee to talk about trauma, minority, treatment approaches, considerations for mental health professionals, and more!
                • You can listen to the Podcast episode and/or watch the IGTV episode - more ways to stay psyconnected and join the conversation with us!
                • Stay psyconnected with us on:

                  • Instagram
                  • Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com
                  • Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events)
                  • Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available)
                  • Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it.
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                    59 min
                  • Let's Psyconnect with Laura Lu, M.S.: Intergenerational Trauma

                    In this special episode, Laura Lu, M.S. @themindhealthspot joined LT and Ronnie Lee to talk about intergenerational trauma, re-traumatization, and more! You can listen to the Podcast episode and/or watch the IGTV episode - more ways to stay psyconnected and join the conversation with us! 

                    • Stay Psyconnected with us on:  
                    • Instagram  
                    • Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com  
                    • Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) 
                    • Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-Shirts available)  - link in our website

                    • Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it.

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                      51 min
                    • (Minority series - Ep 03): From Acculturation Models to ways to lead changes
                      Let’s Psyconnect talks about the different acculturation models, importance of learning about them, and discusses research-related results addressing ways people in the minority groups can lead changes.
                      Stay psyconnected with us on:
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                      Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events)
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                      References:
                      Lee, C. C. (2013). Multicultural issues in counseling: New approaches to diversity, 4th Ed. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
                      Oberg, K. (2006). Cultural shock: Adjustment to new cultural environments. Curare, 29 142-146.
                      Gardikiotis, A. (2011). Minority Influence. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 5(9), 679-693.
                      Grant, A.M., & Patil, S.V. (2012). Challenging the norm of self-interest: Minority influence and transitions to helping norms in work units. Academy of Management Review, 37(4), 547-568.
                      Levine, J. M., Russo, E. M., & U of Pittsburgh, Learning Research & Development Ctr. (1987). Majority and minority influence. In C. Hendrick (Ed.), Review of personality and social psychology, Vol. 8. Group processes (p. 13–54). Sage Publications, Inc
                      Oc, B., Bashshur, M.R., & Moore, C. (2019). Head above the parapet: How minority subordinates influence group outcomes and the consequences they face for doing so. Journal of Applied Psychology, 104(7), 929-945.
                      Rios, K. (2012). Minority opinions: Antecedents and benefits of expression. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 6(5), 392-401.
                      Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it.
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                      36 min
                    • (Minority series - Ep 02): Learning From Research

                      Let’s Psyconnect dives in research to learn about what has been said about individuals in the minority group and their mental health. 

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                      References:

                      • El Bouhaddani, S., Van Domburgh, L., Schaefer, B., Doreleijers, T. A., & Veling, W. (2019). Psychotic experiences among ethnic majority and minority adolescents and the role of discrimination and ethnic identity. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 54(3), 343-353. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-019-01658-1
                      • Emerson, S. D., & Carbert, N. S. (2018). An Apple a day: Protective associations between nutrition and the mental health of immigrants in Canada. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 54(5), 567-578. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-018-1616-9
                      • Roy, A. L., Raver, C. C., Masucci, M. D., & DeJoseph, M. (2019). “If they focus on giving us a chance in life we can actually do something in this world”: Poverty, inequality, and youths’ critical consciousness. Developmental Psychology, 55(3), 550-561. https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0000586
                      • Watson, H., Harrop, D., Walton, E., Young, A., & Soltani, H. (2019). A systematic review of ethnic minority women’s experiences of perinatal mental health conditions and services in Europe. PLOS ONE, 14(1), e0210587. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0210587
                      • Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it.

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                        21 min
                      • Let’s Psyconnect with Dr. Patsy Manzanares: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

                        In this special episode, Dr. Patsy Manzanares @groundingdeeper joined LT and Ronnie Lee to talk about substance use/abuse, treatment, considerations for mental health professionals, and more! 


                        We are releasing a Podcast episode and an IGTV episode so you have other ways to stay psyconnected and join the conversation with us! For the full episode and to watch the conversation go to our Instagram page @letspsyconnect  Stay psyconnected with us on:  Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com  

                         

                        References:  National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. (2019). NCDAS – Drug abuse statistics. NCDAS. https://drugabusestatistics.org/ NIDA. 2020, May 4. What are the treatments for comorbid substance use disorder and mental health conditions?. Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/common-comorbidities-substance-use-disorders/what-are-treatments-comorbid-substance-use-disorder-mental-health-conditions on 2020, July 2  


                        Disclaimer:  Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it.

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                        1 hr 2 min
                      • (Minority series - Ep 01): Mental Health and Minorities

                        In this episode, we discuss the impact of being a minority in today’s society, ways to interpret it, and the mental health associated with being a minority. 

                        Stay psyconnected with us on:

                        Instagram

                        Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com

                        Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events)

                        Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available)

                        References:

                        • American Psychological Association (APA). (2018). Facing the Divide: Psychology’s Conversation on Race and Health. An APA Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Video Series Instructor Discussion Guide. https://www.apa.org/education/undergrad/diversity/facing-divide-instructor-guide.pdf
                        • American Psychological Association. (2018). Facing the divide: Psychology's conversation on race and health. https://www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/education/undergrad/diversity/index
                        • Mental Health America. (2020). Infographic: BIPOC and LGBTQ+ mental health. Mental Health America National. https://www.mhanational.org/infographic-minority-mental-health
                        • Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it.

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                          24 min
                        • (PTSD series - Ep 03): Providers' Perceptions of PTSD Treatment

                          Did you ever wonder if every professional provides the same treatment to all patients with PTSD? Join the conversation about the variables research has shown to influence providers’ decisions regarding treatment delivery.

                          Want to know more or contact us? Go to www.letspsyconnect.com 

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                          References:

                          • Cook, J. M., Thompson, R., Simiola, V., Wiltsey Stirman, S., & Schnurr, P. P. (2020). Provider general attitudes versus specific perceptions of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD. Psychological Services, 17(1), 46-53. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000280
                          • Finley, E. P., Garcia, H. A., Ramirez, V. A., Haro, E. K., Mignogna, J., DeBeer, B., & Wiltsey-Stirman, S. (2020). Treatment selection among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) specialty care providers in the veterans health administration: A thematic analysis. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(3), 251-259. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000477
                          • Holder, N., Shiner, B., Li, Y., Madden, E., Neylan, T. C., Seal, K. H., Lujan, C., Patterson, O. V., DuVall, S. L., & Maguen, S. (2020). Timing of evidence-based psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder initiation among Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans in the veterans health administration. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(3), 260-271. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000496
                          • Song, J., Garcia, H. A., Finley, E. P., & Wiltsey Stirman, S. (2020). Graduate training and provider concerns about distress and comprehension in PTSD treatment choice: A mediation analysis. Psychological Services, 1541-1559. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000429
                          • Becker, C. B., Zayfert, C., & Anderson, E. (2004). A survey of psychologists’ attitudes towards and utilization of exposure therapy for PTSD. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 42, 277–292. http://dx.doi.org/10 .1016/S0005-7967(03)00138-4
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                              21 min

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                            Let’s Psyconnect values staying connected in Psychology. It brings informational discussion derived from research and other materials to mental health professionals and students.