I'm back-- my wife and I recently had a second child so I went MIA for about a month.  In this episode, which is a listener request, we discuss High-Functioning Autism-- or Asperger Syndrome. 

Ever feel like you're a fraud-- or question your accomplishments?  Then this episode on Imposter Syndrome is for you! 

This episode explores all things bullying-- we talk about bullies, victims, bully-victims, and cyberbullying. 

This episode discusses suicide, suicidal ideation, and warning signs and risk factors of suicide.  

This episode explores self-injurious behaviors, including cutting behaviors.  In it, we'll explore who is most likely to harm themselves, why people harm themselves, and why we consider some forms of self-harm to be socially acceptable. 

This episode explores Couvade, a condition in which men experience pregnancy symptoms. 

This episode explores the misconception that violent video games lead to school shootings.  It also touches on Pikachu and my possible addiction to Pokemon Go. 

This episode discusses imaginary friends, or imaginary companions, in early childhood.  Are they a normal part of development or do they indicate an underlying emotional disturbance? 

This episode will explore the proverbial elephant in the room-- how COVID-19 is affecting mental health across the lifespan.  Rates of anxiety, depression, disordered eating behaviors, opioid overdoses, and suicide attempts have skyrocketed over the past year. 

The seemingly simple question of "what is a psychologist?" has a surprisingly complicated answer that this episode will attempt to wade through.