We expand on the environmental processes that create a context for depression. We elaborate on the pros and cons of the "diagnosis" of depression and how a behavior analyst would approach a client with depression. Listen in for part 2!
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Read MoreDepression is a major mental health diagnosis and concern worldwide. A variety of treatment options have been developed by many disciplines, but a behavior analytic alternative has yet to enter the mainstream. Today’s episode will offer a behavior analytic interpretation of depression as it related to behavior patterns and contingencies, and offer a basis of treatment that could produce positive outcomes for a variety of clients.
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Read MoreFactitious disorder by proxy (FDbP) is a mental illness in which a caregiver, often a parent, exaggerates, fabricates, or induces illness in someone they care for, such as a child or elderly person. The motive for FDbP is usually to gain attention or sympathy for themselves by appearing to be a devoted caregiver. FDbP can cause serious harm to the victim and often involves a long and complex pattern of deception. Treatment typically involves therapy for both the caregiver and the victim.
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Read MoreA little-known diagnosis that seems to describe you and most people. Shane has officially been diagnosed with this. Described as “the disorder you’d want to have if you’ve had to have a disorder,” this still has long-term consequences. Learn about this uncommon diagnosis.
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Read MoreA comprehensive history of the Diagnositc and Statistical Manual of the United States. Where did diagnoses come from? Where do they come from now? We don’t pull any punches but try to be as fair as possible. What do you want to know about the DSM?
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Read MoreShane and Abraham discuss what jet lag is and what it isn’t. Further, we talk about ways to treat jet lag that don’t work, or at least are unverified, and ways to manage jet lag that do work. Also, some fun tidbits that might be interesting. For example, did you know that jet lag is worse depending on what direction you are traveling, and that there are two directions you can travel in which you don’t experience it at all?
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Read MoreThis episode will investigate kleptomania, which deviates from traditional shoplifting and other types of theft in that it’s less about the item, and more about responding to urges. Specific conditions make one more likely to snatch meaningless things, which often leads to damaged social relationships, lost jobs, or heavy legal consequences. Fortunately, several therapies have been successful in treating this condition, helping individuals to respond more effectively to their urges and reducing the chances of trouble.
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Read MoreNot gross mouth sounds. Or at least not on purpose. This discussion about not-a-disorder, but very real experience people have was a fun return to form with jokes and light-hearted banter and hopefully a less anxious Shane. We describe the various forms that misophonia can take, where it comes from, and manage it if you want to.
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Read MoreThis is a discussion as normal, but also is a story about four people who found themselves in a unique situation. In this episode, we dig into the psychology of people who, while alive, donate organs anonymously to strangers. We review how organ donation works, the advantages and disadvantages of living donors, and why people do it.
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Read MoreWARNING! This episode contains discussions related to sexual behavior. Although we joke about this during our discussion to keep the mood light, this is a serious scientific and professional discussion about a psychologically important topic. If you are uncomfortable with hearing sexual content, or do not want children to hear it, then do not listen. We are not marking this as explicit content because of the scientific nature of this discussion.
That being said, this is a fascinating look at the history and culture around masturbation. Furthermore, we explore some of the myths about masturbation and recent scientific literature about it. We also touch out sexual behavior of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and what to expect from children.
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Read MoreIn this thrilling conclusion to the first part of our discussion on social media addiction, we discuss various treatments for social media addiction, as well as some of the caveats to claims that people have made. We end on a hopeful note of how to think about this and what to do about it.
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Read MoreThis episode will focus on the sudden rise of social media as a commanding presence in the lives of billions of people around the world. It has benefited the world in numerous ways, but it may have also become the bane of our existence. How much time should one spend per day checking their notifications and reaching out to their contacts? Does it warrant use on the toilet, while driving, at 3am, or during intimate moments? If that sounds excessive, it’s because it is. Join us in the first part of our discussion about the traits that may influence social media addiction, how to tell if someone is addicted and harming their personal life, and what options they may have in trying to alleviate the symptoms.
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Read MoreAt the time that we recorded this, we had no idea how pervasive the coronavirus was going to become, so we made no mention of it. Forgive the lack of discussion about this topic. However, perhaps this is an opportunity to focus on something else for a while. We discuss the history of dyslexia, some of the factors that may have contributed to the increase in prevalence, and diagnostic criteria. Furthermore, we describe some of the interventions and curriculum that has been designed to help individuals with dyslexia.
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Read MoreHappy Holidays! Welcome to our third and final episode on psychedelics with Stu Law. In this discussion, we end with a note of optimism for what psychedelics might actually have to benefit people. Also, Stu makes jokes and is generally funny and engaging.
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Read MoreA continuation of our discussion from the previous episode. This episode covers more of the process by which psychedelics work and more cautionary tales about what to be skeptical about in the wave of enthusiasm about research into psychedelic drugs for therapy.
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Read MoreA skeptical but optimistic discussion about the use of psychedelic drugs for mental health. Stu and Abraham mostly unpack the history of psychedelics in this discussion. There are some jokes and light-heartedness, but the message is an important one. There are things to be excited about in the future of therapy with the assistance of psychedelics, but if we are not careful, then we might be plunged back in the dark ages of psychedelics for medicinal value.
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Read MoreExperiencing ghosts, aliens, curses, or a demon sitting on your chest while you sleep are common reports from people who have experienced sleep paralysis. Although distressing, sleep paralysis is not indicative of some cognitive or neurological disorder. We try and set the stage for why this process feels so frightening, who experiences it, why we experience, and how often we experience it. Whether you have heard about it or not, there is probably something new for you to learn!
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Read MoreOne of the most controversial and interesting topics in psychology is understanding how we diagnose mental health disorders. Shane and Abraham explain the history of diagnosis, list some of the diagnostic systems around the world, and some of the major criticisms of these systems. Learn something new about how we diagnose mental health issues.
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Read MoreDid you know that in the middle of the 20th century there was an effort to move individuals suffering from mental health issues out of the sometimes terrible hospital conditions out to… well not much it turns out? Shane takes the lead on this well-researched and important historical look at how we have treated individuals with mental health issues, where they ended up, and where we are today.
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