There are a lot of misconceptions about bipolar disorder out there. So Eddie and Justin took the time to define what bipolar disorder is, address the misconceptions, and discuss some of the treatment options available. Plus, Eddie sings Mariah Carey. You do not want to miss it!

There are a lot of different types of therapies in mental health that we call modalities. It can be hard to know what the differences are and which ones to choose. In this episode, the boys discuss the most common types of therapy, and educate on what you should know to make sure that you are getting the most out of therapy. Plus, they discuss which celebrities have become proponents of therapy, and how much Kesha rules.

There are a shocking number of parasites that can live in the human body and some of them can have surprising effects on the brain, both good and bad! Eddie and Justin break down which parasites can be bad, which ones may be good, which celebrities and historical figures have had parasites, and share a lot of laughs along the way.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-human-microbiome-project-defines-normal-bacterial-makeup-body

https://www.cambridge.org/core/blog/2022/08/23/the-impact-of-parasite-infection-of-mental-illness/

https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/toxoplasmosis/epi.html#:~:text=Toxoplasmosis%20is%20caused%20by%20the,have%20been%20infected%20with%20Toxoplasma.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9558922/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5175054/#:~:text=It%20can%20cause%20psychiatric%20disorders,personality%20changes%2C%20delirium%20and%20dementia.

https://wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pnp.733

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5401880/

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/489619045

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/the-white-lotus-star-theo-james-shares-horrifying-travel-story/3983282/

https://www.discovermorepodcast.com/115-the-funniest-and-most-insightful-mental-health-psychiatry-interview-justin-romano-md-eddie-carrillo-lpc-mmhc/

Are men getting softer? Is the concept of masculinity changing? Eddie and Justin break down the topic of toxic masculinity, how to spot it, and what to do about it. Personal and professional stories help drive home thier points in this laughter filled and fun episode.

ADHD levels are on the rise, so Eddie and Justin dive into the potential causes, the history, the stats, and personal stories. Eddie gets vulnurable, and Dr. Justin teaches some new and interesting treatments for ADHD. From tributes for lost friends to dad jokes, this episode has a little of everything.

The vast majority of Americans see thier pets as a valued family member, but pet ownership can come with extreme highs and lows. On this episode, Eddie and Justin discuss the history of pets, their personal stories, and some of the surprising research about how pets influence our physical and mental health. Plus, they give tips for grieving a lost pet.

Sources:

When Did Man First Domesticate Dogs? | Psychology Today The Natural History of Domestic Cats |

Alley Cat Allies Pet’s influence on humans’ daily physical activity and mental health: a meta-analysis - PMC (nih.gov)

Pet Ownership and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature - PMC (nih.gov)

Pet ownership and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic - PMC (nih.gov)

Pet ownership and human health: a brief review of evidence and issues - PMC (nih.gov)

U.S. pet ownership statistics | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)

2023 Pet Ownership Statistics: 70 Fur Facts - Lemonade Big money: Americans spend $500M on Halloween costumes for pets | MyStateline.com

The boys celebrate 100 episodes of the Podcast! Because the listeners have become family over the years, the topic of this episode is family. Eddie and Justin dive into the characteristics of healthy families, unhealthy families, and HOW to improve your family relationships.

Sources:

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/12/17/1-the-american-family-today/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5559994/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202304/6-characteristics-of-a-healthy-family

https://screening.mhanational.org/content/my-family-dysfunctional/

The month of September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is on the rise around the world and in the United States. In this episode, Eddie and Justin give you the stats and facts about suicide, provide tips for talking about suicide, and share their experiences working in mental health care. As always, the emphasis is on love, understanding, and compassion. And a big thanks to all our healthcare workers!!

Resources
https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month/

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/suicide-prevention-monthhttps://

www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Month

Dial 988!

Sources
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/suicide-data-statistics.htmlhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28096873/

Humor is one of the most sacred elements of human society. In this episode, Eddie and Justin discuss how and why humans use humor to cope with tragedy, how humor has changed over the years, and some of the neuroscience of laughter. And to fit the theme of the episode, they laugh the entire episode.

Link to Jaime's episode on humor:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-58-can-humor-help-us-heal/id1620980656?i=1000621616306

Sources:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/jun06/anatomy

Jessica Childress weighs in on toxic workplaces which is the topic of her book, Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms. She gives her advice and a weath of resources to help people understand when and how to leave a bad situation. Her bright personality shines through as she shares many laughs with Justin and Eddie. Find her information and resources below!


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