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Let's Get Psyched

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We address the challenging and controversial issues facing our society from a psychological and psychiatric perspective, and the implications for clinical practice. Hosted by psychologist Eyrn Parks, PhD, with co-hosts: child and adolescent psychiatrists Toshia Yamaguchi, MD and Alan Atkins, MD and psychiatry resident Yasmine Dakhama, MD.Let's Get Psyched is produced by Elliot Fong in the studios of KUCR 88.3FM, on the campus of University of California, Riverside. Production associate: River Evans. Logo: Nathan Rogers, MD.

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#4 - Psychedelics (Part 1) 15.08.2020 29:25

This episode originally aired on KUCR in June of 2019. We asked Dr. Kevin Simonson to "tune in" as a special guest to discuss the psychiatric research on psychedelics currently underway. Is this the future of psychiatry? Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole, Dr. Ortega Guest: Kevin Simonson, MD

#54 - The Importance of Storytelling in Treatment 06.08.2020 31:04

When we think of our lives and ourselves we're telling a story. How does this process affect our emotions, mood, and goals? How are our stories influenced by our culture? How can the telling of stories affect and improve psychotherapy?  Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

#53 - Nostalgia 06.08.2020 30:38

Is it healthy to enjoy nostalgic feelings or does it mean one is stuck in the past? We explore the possible benefits of thinking about (or even reveling in) experiences in one's past.  Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

#52 - Conversion Therapy 23.07.2020 30:24

Many states and countries have banned "conversion therapy" which is a set of practices intended to change one's sexual orientation and/or behavior to exclusive heterosexuality and heteronormative thinking. We take a look what this practice actually involves and how it can be very damaging. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi Guest: Dr. Alan Atkins

#51 - The Psychology of Anti-Vaxxers 23.07.2020 29:50

Love them or hate them we have to learn to live with anti-vaxxers! Will they extend the COVID-19 pandemic by refusing a vaccine (if one is developed)? We talk about the research on the personality and motivation for this segment of the population. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi Guest: Dr. Alan Atkins

#50 - Corrupt Treatment Centers 17.06.2020 30:10

This is a show from July of 2019 featuring the late Amy Litteral as our guest. What should people look for when selecting a reputable substance abuse treatment program? What happens when treatment centers (essentially) pay clients to attend their programs? Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole, Dr. Nguyen Guest: Amy Litteral, LMFT

#49 - Escapism 16.06.2020 29:16

When is escapism good and when can it be unhealthy?  Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Poole

#48 - Understanding Police Brutality 16.06.2020 30:34

Are there a few "bad apples" in police forces around the country or are systemic and cultural factors more influential in the disproportionate use of violence with people of color? Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega

#47 - The Epistemic Gap 06.06.2020 31:21

Why has belief in the science behind virus transmission seem to depend on one's political beliefs? Are certain personality types more likely to trust science than others? Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega

#46 - Medical Student Stress? 22.05.2020 31:31

Medical school students complete suicide at a much higher rate than the general population. Our resident experts in stress (and medical school) provide their insights and personal experiences into how the structure of the program creates stress and even traumatic experience. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega

#45 - Pandemic Stress on Medical Professionals 13.05.2020 33:34

We examine the stress of medical professionals working on the front lines of the pandemic.  Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega

#44 - Will a Positive Attitude Keep You Healthy? 01.05.2020 32:06

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said that the key to defeating COVID-19 is "will."  What effect does a positive attitude have on health, recovery, and virus infection. The group takes a late detour into positive psychology and how we viewed psychotherapy before we became practitioners. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

#43 - Love and Solitude 01.05.2020 31:29

The group addresses the impact of social isolation that is being caused by effort to control the spread of COVID-19. How can people thrive during this period of selective isolation? We also discuss the risks of isolation for children and those vulnerable to depression. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

#42 - The Impact of Covid-19 10.04.2020 34:13

The first of probably many "Shelter-in-place" episodes. We look at how the virus and our response to it has had a psychological impact on those infected, their families, healthcare workers, and each other. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

#41 - How to Lose a License 14.03.2020 30:13

How do psychologists and psychiatrists lose their licenses? Has this changed over time? Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen

#40 - We all freak out about the Coronavirus 14.03.2020 28:03

Our musings about the fear surrounding COVID-19 because we can't make ourselves think of anything else. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen Guest: Elliot Fong

#39 - Psychological Perspectives on "Parasite" and "Split" 02.03.2020 29:55

Do we have anything interesting or insightful to say about the movies "Parasite" and "Split"? Listen to our discussion with special guest host Rennie Burke of UCR's School of Medicine to find out. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole Guest: Rennie Burke

#38 - How are Psychologists and Psychiatrists Portrayed in Movies and Television? 01.03.2020 28:31

Are portrayals of psychologists and psychiatrist in movies and television accurate? We address this topic with special guest host Rennie Burke of UCR's School of Medicine.  We also find time to talk about how losing one's sense of smell affects the quality of life.  We make a brief detour into Scientology before wrapping up. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole Guest: R...

#37 - Subliminal Advertising 13.02.2020 30:24

Are you being influenced to buy things in a way that is outside of your conscious awareness? We tackle the topic of subliminal influence and "priming." How much is myth and how much is reality? Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega Guest: Dr. Michelle Tom

#36 - Cultural Psychiatry 13.02.2020 29:26

We are joined by second year psychiatry resident Dr. Michelle Tom to discuss cultural considerations that factor in the practice of psychiatry. Dr. Tom is currently co-writing a chapter on cultural considerations for the use of psychotropic medication with children and adolescents so we were anxious to pick her brain about this topic. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega Guest:...

#35 - Experiments That Can't Be Done 13.02.2020 30:12

The hosts conduct a thought experiment: What type of study would yield a great deal of useful data but is completely unethical. Just a thought experiment so don't draw any negative conclusions! We also discuss how psychologists consulted on torture. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole

#34 - The Replication Crisis in Psychology 13.02.2020 29:47

The gang comments on the emerging realization that several major studies in psychology cannot be reproduced. We also discuss how some people marry themselves?  Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole

#33 - Dreams (Part 2) 11.02.2020 30:00

We continue to talk about dreams, in particular judging the usefulness of Freud's analyses of dreams. We also discuss the different dreams people dream, especially those who have mental health conditions. Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole, Dr. Ortega

#32 - Dreams (Part 1) 11.02.2020 29:57

What do your dreams and nightmares tell about you? Our panel of co-hosts reveal what they wrote in their dream journals, and dive into the layers of our brains. We also discuss research behind dream analysis.  Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole, Dr. Ortega

#31 - The 2020 New Years Episode 10.02.2020 30:10

In Dr. Joshua's cozy living room, we look into two meditation apps and see which ones we prefer. Later in the episode we discuss misophonia, where individuals experience emotional and physiological responses to particular trigger sounds. Special guest Dr. Saloni Singh joins us.  Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole Guest: Dr. Saloni Singh