What About Therapy

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can affect all of us to one degree or another. However, there are things that you can do that can counteract the negative effects. 

Thank you to Sam Proton and Danny D for the music!

References: 

Click here to take the ACEs test yourself and read the article

 Link to The Deepest Well

Have you ever heard of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? There are many people who have never heard of this, and if they have, they don't know much. In this episode, Enoch and Austin dive into what BPD is and what it looks like when someone is diagnosed with it. 

Please go ahead and leave us a rating and review:) You are amazing, and thanks for listening!

A huge thank you to Sam Proton and Danny D for the music!

References: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Borderline-Personality-Disorder

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder

We all feel strong emotions and feelings from time to time. The natural tendency is to fight against those feelings because they feel uncomfortable. However, fighting against emotions and feelings is a battle you are bound to lose. When we NAME our feelings, we are able to create space in between our emotions by dropping our anchor in the storm and work towards a value-based life regardless of how we feel. In this episode, Enoch and Austin will walk you through the simple steps of NAME(ing) your feelings:D Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review!

A huge thank you to Sam Proton and Danny D for the music!

References: https://www.mindful.org/labels-help-tame-reactive-emotions-naming/

Link to The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

Link to Russ Harris' Extra Bits

There are a lot of mental health disorders out there that are very stigmatized. Schizophrenia is at least in the top three. A lot of people don't know what schizophrenia is really about. People tend to just think they are "crazy people". In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about how that is simply not true. They break down some of the barriers that surround schizophrenia. Let's break down these stigmas together! 

References: 

Publishing, Harvard Health. “The Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia.” Harvard Health. Accessed December 31, 2020. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-negative-symptoms-of-schizophrenia.

https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/psychological-disorders-18/schizophrenia-spectrum-and-other-psychotic-disorders-94/introduction-to-schizophrenia-and-psychosis-360-12895/. Project: Boundless Psychology. License: CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders . Authored by: Deanna M. Barch . Provided by: Washington University in St. Louis. Located at: https://nobaproject.com/modules/schizophrenia-spectrum-disorders. Project: The Noba Project. License: CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

Have you ever experienced grief? It can be an uncomfortable feeling. Oftentimes, we try to run away from these feelings and think they are "bad" or we "shouldn't be feeling this way". In all reality, grief is a normal and natural part of life, it is even necessary! However, there are unhelpful ways that we tend to go through grief that can be harmful. In this episode, Enoch and Austin talk about seven things you can think about as you go through grief that can help you through the necessary process. You are an amazing human being! Thanks for listening:)

References:

7 Things to Remember When Dealing With Loss

5 Stages of Grief Giraffe

Jordan Petersons Lecture

Have you ever said something like, "Oh man! That gives me PTSD!" Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is no stranger to the public. Most of us have heard about it and/or know someone who is struggling with some form of PTSD. In this episode, Enoch and Austin go through the basics of PTSD, what the symptoms look like, some great ways to treat it, and much more. Join us on this week's What About episode!

All the great references that you can go through!

Articles on PTSD:

 Psychotherapyacademy.org

Webmd.com

Winchesterhopital.org

Article and resource to find an EMDR Clinician near you:

EMDR.com

Have you ever had a thought "stick" or "fuse" in your mind that you can't seem to get rid of? That means you are human:) Fusing thoughts can cause more harm than good, so, in this episode, Enoch and Austin give tools that you can use to defuse those "hard to get rid of" thoughts!

Link to The Confidence Gap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q9T3GI/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Narcissism can be a confusing topic for a lot of people, especially because we all deal with narcissistic traits from time to time. Good news, that does not mean you are a narcissist! Enoch and Austin talk about all the symptoms that come with NPD and which factors can play into someone becoming a narcissist. 

References: 

Therathrive article: Click here

Everyday health article: Click here

Do you know all the signs and what to look for in yourself and others when it comes to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? In this episode, Enoch and Austin give a quick rundown of Major Depressive Disorder to give you a better understanding of it in helping you navigate this complex and busy thing we call life!

References: 

GBD 2017 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators (10 November 2018). "Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017". Lancet. 392 (10159): 1789–1858. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32279-7. PMC 6227754. PMID 30496104. Retrieved 23 June 2020. 

American Psychiatric Association (2013), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.), Arlington: American Psychiatric Publishing, pp. 160–68, ISBN 978-0-89042-555-8, retrieved 22 July 2016 

Mood Disorders. Authored by: OpenStax College. Located at: https://cnx.org/contents/[email protected]:e4xKX_VU@5/Mood-Disorders. License: CC BY: Attribution. License Terms: Download for free at http://cnx.org/contents/[email protected]

Major Depressive Disorder. Provided by: Wikipedia. Located at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_depressive_disorder. License: CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike

Depressive Disorders: Presentation & Treatment. Provided by: Psych Hub Education. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxdalJP7xSA. License: Other. License Terms: Standard YouTube License

Why Depression Isn't Just a Chemical Imbalance. Provided by: CrashCourse. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAC9ODvSxh0. License: Other. License Terms: Standard YouTube License