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- #4 Depression/Anxiety in athletes, Trust in the Healthcare System, Erika Smith LMHC on Domestic Violence
Another loaded episode where the docs talk about depression/anxiety in athletes and Dr. Byk drops his top 5 athlete superstitions. Then they discussed the Byron Jones tweet last week and whether physician trust is being eroded in athletics and America. The guest is Erika Smith LMHC who speaks about domestic violence, cognitive behavior therapy, and how much she'd pay to be in the Purple Circle for Prince. Then it's your Mental Health Tip of the Day.
- 00:00 - Tickets to your favorite band
- 10:03 - Depression/Anxiety in athletes
- 40:09 - Trust in the healthcare system
- 1:03:30 - Erika Smith, LMHC
- 1:39:39 - Mental Health Tip of the Day
1 hr 43 min - #3 Nikki Haley on Competency Tests for Politicians, Conspiracy Theories, and Mindy Clarke on CBAs.
In this loaded episode the docs talk about Nikki Haley's suggestion that elected officials get competency tests, how the NBA all-star weekend being the worst in history relates to player entitlement or empowerment, and conspiracy theories. If that wasn't enough, they also welcome attorney Mindy Clarke to discuss CBAs and player contracts. Then it's the mental health tip of the day.
- 00:00 - Competency Tests
- 24:51 - NBA All-Star Weekend
- 49:29 - Conspiracy Theories
- 1:19:47 - Mindy Clarke
- 1:38:45 - Mental Health Tip of the Day
1 hr 41 min - #2 The Reluctant Sports Fan
Dmitry & Steph start by wondering if it was safe for Rihanna to be suspended so high in the air while pregnant at the Super Bowl. Then have a discussion about the serious considerations that players have to go through to decide whether to play injured in the NFL, like recently with Patrick Mahomes & Lamar Jackson. They then welcome their first guest, The Reluctant Sports Fan, to talk about being a mother watching your sons play in the Super Bowl, rooting for your favorite, and feeling guilty about watching football. Then finally the mental health tip of the day.
- 16:50 - Injuries
- 42:15 - The Reluctant Sports Fan
- 1:03:25 - Mental Health Tip of the Day
1 hr 8 min - #1 The Pilot
Dmitry and Steph talk about Tom Brady's retirement, how retirement of professional elite athletes affects their mental health, and how this mirrors every day non-athletes when they retire. Then they discuss the end of the AFC Championship game, the unnecessary roughness penalty on Joseph Ossai and the reaction of his teammates including Germain Pratt. This leads to the topic of how important it is for younger athletes to find support from their teammates, coaches, and the changing landscape of authoritative coaches in pro sports. Then the promise of a top 5 list for a future episode. It ends with the mental health tip of the day.
47 min
About The Psych Effect
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Mental health is everywhere around us. Sports, news, politics, it drives us every day. Who better to give us information on this then a board certified medical doctor and mental health professional?
Dr Dmitry Byk, a forensic psychiatrist, has been through all domains of mental healthcare. From inpatient units, outpatient clinics, academic appointments, university hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices. He’s also led forensic inpatient hospital units, worked in prisons, assisted attorneys, and interviewed individuals involved in both criminal and civil forensic cases.
Commenting on everyday news with the intention of shedding light on the human behavior in professional athletes, public figures, and newsmakers he will attempt to demystify the stigma attached to mental health and hopefully educate the public.