Shrink Tank Podcast

Why Do We *Need* John Krasinski's 'Some Good News'? Analyzing the Psychology of Positivity

If there's one thing that has made quarantine better, it's been viewing John Krasinski's Some Good News— his smash-hit YouTube show highlighting happy moments as news segments.

So, why do we need good news? Why do we need heroes?

In today’s episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health professionals discuss the psychology of positivity in coping with hard times. They also discuss the dangers of chronic positivity as well.

Listen to 'Why Do We *Need* John Krasinski's 'Some Good News'? Analyzing the Psychology of Positivity' here, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Your Mindset Determines How You're Coping with the Pandemic

If you're struggling with coping with the Pandemic, take a look at your mindset.

Sometimes just a shift in your own perspective can have the greatest impact. Take, for example, our podcast speakers.

Have you ever watched a movie or tv show from the past that was acceptable at the time, but in the present day feels a little out-of-touch? If so, you’ve likely experienced how we feel about our previous podcast episode covering Coronavirus, and the psychology of fear.

In today’s episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, we’re going to revisit the discussion on COVID-19 and how our thoughts on the subject have shifted after living through the first-hand impact it has had on our daily lives.

Listen to 'Your Mindset Determines How You're Coping with the Pandemic' here, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

 

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HBO's McMillions: How Do Regular People Get Wrapped up in Organized Crime?

Imagine if the only thing standing between you and a million dollars was a small ticket on the french fries you just bought for lunch. If you knew you never had a chance at winning, would you still play?

We’re of course talking about HBO’s docuseries, McMillions.

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health experts analyze the 6-episode documentary uncovers the dark truth behind how McDonald's was a pawn in their own game and how one man monopolized the world’s most infamous marketing campaign to date. 

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Billie Eilish is Paving the Way for Gen Z to Open up About Mental Health

In the music industry, Billie Eilish is known as the somewhat creepy, still cool girl who is one of the staple pillars for the niche genre ‘melancholy pop.’

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health experts analyze the psychology of Billie Eilish, including her past struggles with self-harm, her success at her young age, going from homeschool to Hollywood, and the aesthetic she’s carefully upheld in the limelight.

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Is Coronavirus Increasing Cultural Anxiety? Mental Health Experts Discuss the Psychology of Fear

Fever. Cough. Shortness of breath. This doesn’t sound too scary, if anything, it sounds like a typical respiratory infection. When you find out these symptoms are associated with Coronavirus, however, it’s a different story.

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health experts analyze the psychology of fear, the dangers of being emotionally reactive, and how Coronavirus is impacting our culture.

Listen to 'Is Coronavirus Increasing Cultural Anxiety? Mental Health Experts Discuss the Psychology of Fear' here, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union are inspiring many with their recent public support of the transgender community after their daughter Zaya publicly identified as transgender. This support and acceptance of parenting a transgender child have inspired us to discuss how to validate someone in your life who may be going through a similar journey.

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health experts discuss Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union's journey as a family raising a transgender child.

Tune in for the psychology of the unique challenges transgender individuals face, navigating how to parent a transgender child, as well as Wade's open support of his daughter and the LGBTQ+ community.

What John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch Highlights about Childhood Anxiety

John Mulaney is a quirky comedian, so it's no surprise that John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch is just as eclectic. While the Netflix special felt odd at times, it did highlight numerous psychological concepts that we wanted to explore.

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health experts discuss how John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch highlights childhood anxiety, the fear of death, and when adults actually hear the needs of their kids.

Listen to 'What John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch Highlights about Childhood Anxiety'' here, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

 

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

The Netflix special John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch covers numerous topics—one being childhood anxiety—so let’s explore how mental health issues play a role in the youth of America.

Concern about mental health cuts across gender, racial and socio-economic lines, with roughly equal shares of teens across demographic groups saying it is a significant issue in their community.

According to a Pew Research Center survey, about four-in-ten teens say that bullying, drug addiction, and alcohol consumption are major problems affecting people their age in the area where they live.

This is a pretty noticeable difference between the seven-in-ten teens that see anxiety and depression as a major problem among their peers, whether they personally experience these issues or not.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

 

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Best Mental Health Depictions in Oscar-Nominated Films

With the Oscar’s premiering this Sunday, we thought we’d stray from the usual “predictions” and have a little fun in the realm of psychology.

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health experts spotlight Oscar-nominated films and performances that embody a mental health issue or psychological concept.

Tune in to hear who took home the awards for Best Depiction of Mental Illness, Most Resilient Character, Best Picture of a Growth Mindset, Most Psychologically Complex Character, and Most Interesting Relationship.

Our picks will be chosen from either a Best Picture nominated film or a nominated acting performance…

Listen to 'Best Mental Health Depictions in Oscar-Nominated Films' here, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

 

Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Since we’re going to be taking a look at the upcoming Oscars through the lens of psychology, we wanted to talk about mental health on-screen. 

As we know, millions of people struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues — just not on the big screen or on television.

According to a study published on Variety, 6% percent of film characters and 25% of TV characters with a mental health condition exhibited violent or aggressive behavior, something that experts say is divorced from reality. 

The report looked at how shows and movies depict suicidal characters, finding that there were 13 instances of suicide or suicidal attempts in the films they examined and six on television.

The study also found that most characters with mental health conditions were straight, white, adult males, and few figures were from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

 

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What Went Wrong in 'Marriage Story'? Mental Health Experts Answer

Both Adam Driver and Scarlett Johannsson's performances in Marriage Story have so much to offer about the human experience in relationships and how to finding hope in tragic circumstances.

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our mental health experts discuss how Marriage Story highlights relationship dynamics, flexibility, and emotion management during the dissolve of a marriage.

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Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Since Marriage Story covers a family in the throes of divorce, we wanted to discuss the impact of divorce on young children’s mental health.

According to a study discussed in The Guardian, parental separation is more likely to harm the mental health of children if they are aged at least seven when the split occurs.

Minors aged between seven and 14 at the time of the split exhibit a 16% rise in emotional problems, such as anxiety and depressive symptoms, and an 8% increase in conduct disorders.

In contrast, children whose parents separate when they are between three and seven are not more likely to develop such problems either immediately or by the age of 14 than those still living with both parents.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

 

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Why Haven't we Cancelled The Academy Yet? Analyzing the Sexist, Racist, and Elitist Process in Selecting Oscar Nominees

This year’s Academy Awards are causing headlines—yet again—for the fact that not a single female director was recognized in the Best Director category.

In today's episode of the Shrink Tank Podcast, our panel of Shrinks discuss the inherent sexism, racism, and elitism of the Academy's selection process. How is the Academy not facing any consequences for their antiquated process? With today's landscape of Cancel Culture, we wonder how long the Academy can get away with snubbing females, persons of color, or those who fall into both categories...

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Being Human

Every week our panel of Shrinks breaks down trending topics of psychology in the news that we call Being Human.

Keeping in line with today’s discussion centering around sexism and feminism, we wanted to discuss how the American Psychological Association’s guidelines were implemented to better to support clients in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

In 2019, the APA issued new guidelines to help therapists who treat girls and women, noting that changes to "education, work, reproductive and caregiving roles, and personal relationships" in the last several decades have led to greater equality, but have also changed the ways in which women encounter adversity in the U.S. and around the world.

Therapists are human—and no human is impervious to cultural attitudes about gender or race. It is absolutely possible for therapists to be sexist, racist, ageist, you name it.

The guidelines encourage practitioners to think about how their own experiences and beliefs may impact their treatment. The guidelines focus heavily on the persistence of subtle forms of sexism, including microaggressions.

You can read the study that inspired our discussion here.

 

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