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Mental Health: Hope and RecoveryThriving in Mental Health Recovery In this episode, Valerie and Helen pursue the holy grail of recovery—thriving in the aftermath of mental illness. For centuries, the ability to thrive would seem almost inconceivable, as traditional treatments focused on the cessation of symptoms and basic survival. But recent studies prove that thriving is possible, even for those who’ve suffered from severe, long-term illness or multiple diagnoses. Helen and Valerie reveal how they progressed into thriving after long years of struggle. Three guests also share their insights and methods for thriving today. As proven in research, thriving after mental illness is becoming recognized a...2024-04-301h 00
Two Psychologists Four BeersRE-RELEASE: Destigmatizing Mental Health (with Andrew Devendorf)Andrew Devendorf joins Alexa and Yoel to discuss his work on "me-search" (or self-relevant research) within clinical psychology. He talks about the prevalence of mental health difficulties within the field, and the harmful taboos against speaking openly about them. And, he shares his own reasons for studying depression and suicide, and how he has been discouraged from citing personal experience as a motivation for his work. Their conversation also explores common misconceptions about mental illness, strengths of self-relevant research, and ways to be more supportive to those facing mental health challenges. In the end, Yoel and Alexa fail to...2023-10-041h 21
Under the CortexBest Of: Revisiting Episodes on the Myers-Briggs Test, the Grieving Brain, and MoreAt the height of the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020, the Association for Psychological Science joined countless other organizations around the world in turning to podcasts to share findings and conversations. The result is Under the Cortex, which now celebrates 100 episodes in which psychological scientists help us understand some of their most interesting and impactful new research. This special episode is a bit of a greatest hits compilation, featuring clips from six of our favorite episodes to date.
Dan McAdams provides a skeptical deep dive on the Myers Briggs test.
Mary Frances O'Connor discusses what happens in the grieving brain.
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A Bit More ComplicatedEpisode 22 - Mental Health Stigma with Andrew DevendorfIn this episode, we are joined by Andrew Devendorf to discuss mental health stigma and how--even among mental health professionals--people often have to hide their mental health conditions or receive social backlash for them. We discuss how this effects research, clinical work, youtube videos, and the broader culture.
Suicidal ideation in non-depressed individuals: The effects of a chronic, misunderstood illness: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359105318785450?journalCode=hpqa
Stigmatizing Our Own: Self-Relevant Research (Me-Search) Is Common but Frowned Upon in Clinical Psychological Science: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/21677026221141655
Depression presentations, stigma, and...2023-04-1053 min
Under the CortexLived Experiences Can Be a Strength. So Why the Bias Against “Me-Search”?Questions often emerge when researchers tend to engage in research on topics that are personally relevant for them. For example, when someone with depression also studies it, should they disclose their personal interest? How is this type of self-relevant research—“me-search,” as it’s popularly known— perceived by the academic and scientific community?
In a recent study published in Clinical Psychological Science, researchers found that more than 50% of participants had conducted self-relevant research. Those who had not engaged in self-relevant research made more stigmatizing judgments of it and its disclosure than did those who did engage in se...2023-03-2319 minTwo Psychologists Four BeersDestigmatizing Mental Health (with Andrew Devendorf)Andrew Devendorf joins Alexa and Yoel to discuss his work on "me-search" (or self-relevant research) within clinical psychology. He talks about the prevalence of mental health difficulties within the field, and the harmful taboos against speaking openly about them. And, he shares his own reasons for studying depression and suicide, and how he has been discouraged from citing personal experience as a motivation for his work. Their conversation also explores common misconceptions about mental illness, strengths of self-relevant research, and ways to be more supportive to those facing mental health challenges. In the end, Yoel and Alexa fail to...2023-02-081h 19
Inside TBTInside TBT Episode 13: Top Moments of 2020, Eric Devendorf & Grant LeonardBefore officially turning the page to 2021, Joey and Andrew spend a few minutes reflecting on the craziness of last summer (0:00 - 4:58). They're then joined by Boeheim's Army captain Eric Devendorf, who's raised over $60k to help small business during the COVID-19 pandemic (4:58 - 18:00). Finally, Team D2 GM Grant Leonard breaks down why his team of little-known Division 2 players has found success against some of TBT's best (18:00 -32:57).2021-01-0533 minInside TBTInside TBT Episode 4: Basketball is Back, Boeheim's Army & C.J. JacksonHave you heard?!? TBT 2020 will tip-off July 4 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and live on the ESPN family of networks. Andrew and Joey discuss the big news (0:00-17:51). Syracuse alumni Eric Devendorf, Donte Greene, and Demetris Nichols break down this year's stacked Boeheim's Army team (17:51-58:28). Big X point guard C.J. Jackson dishes on the team's rivalry with Carmen's Crew (58:28-1:27:25). Enjoy!2020-06-111h 29