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Let's Get Psyched

Let's Get Psyched

KUCR

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 assistants: Megan Aguilera and River Evans. Logo: Nathan Rogers, MD.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Let's Get Psyched episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Let's Get Psyched for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Let's Get Psyched episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Let's Get Psyched - #187 - Mental Health Systems and Their Future (Part 1)
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12/24/24 • 30 min

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, a doctor in health care leadership, about the future of mental health and the mental health landscape from a systems viewpoint.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine

Guest: Ron-Li Liaw, MD

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Psychiatrist and leading expert in female sexuality and dysfunction discusses the different approval processes for medication intended for men and women.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al

Guest: Anita Clayton, MD

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Let's Get Psyched - #183 - Cannabis and Adolescent Mental Health (Part 1)
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10/23/24 • 27 min

Cannabis researcher Dr. Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD joins us as we explore cannabis and its impacts on mental health in the adolescent population.

Hosts: Al, Yas

Guest: Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD

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Dr. Philip Nitschke is an Australian physician who campaigned successfully for the world's first assisted suicide law. He went on to found the non-profit, pro-euthanasia organization, Exit International. How did a physician trained under the medical ethics of beneficence and non-maleficence decide to make euthanasia and assisted suicide his life's work? Listen to our interview with him and decide where you stand.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan

Guest: Philip Nitschke, PhD, MBBS

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Let's Get Psyched - #116 - Helping our Unhoused Patients
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12/20/21 • 30 min

In this episode we share our most challenging clinical experiences with people who don’t have a house. Dr. Matt Perry, who has spent his career devoted to social justice and helping those at the margins of our society, weighs in on our cases with his advice. We also invite as a guest co-host, Dr. Ruqayyah Malik, to share in this discussion of what works and what doesn't.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan

Guests: Matt Perry, MD and Ruqayyah Malik, MD

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We invite Colorado-based journalist Chris Walker to talk about how legalization of recreational use of cannabis is playing out. Spoiler Alert: We don't resolve anything, but cannabis is always interesting.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Alan, Saloni

Guest: Chris Walker

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Let's Get Psyched - #72 - Cannabis (Part 2)

#72 - Cannabis (Part 2)

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12/12/20 • 31 min

We (finally) tackle the issue of cannabis use. Will people and society as a whole be better off by "transitioning" from alcohol to cannabis? What does the research say about the benefits and consequences of THC and other cannabis-derived compounds, such as CBD? How do we talk to our patients about their cannabis use? Do we all agree on these issues... No. Is that okay... Yes.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Poole, Dr. Atkins

Guest: Saloni Singh, MD

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Let's Get Psyched - #66 - Insight as a Therapeutic Outcome
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11/01/20 • 31 min

Is gaining insight the key to making real progress in therapy or is it an indulgent pat on the back that cannot guarantee significant change?

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Poole, Dr. Atkins

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Let's Get Psyched - #65 - The 2020 Halloween Episode
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10/27/20 • 31 min

We discuss parapsychology and Halloween. Edgar has more creepy stories to tell us.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Atkins

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Let's Get Psyched - #177 - Match Results

#177 - Match Results

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05/08/24 • 28 min

Match is the culmination of a medical student's hard work over four years of medical school. It is entry into the next stage of their medical career, determining where they will live and work for the next 3-7 years of their life. Join us as we consider the tumultuous thoughts and feelings surrounding match.

Hosts: Toshia, Al, Yasmine

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FAQ

How many episodes does Let's Get Psyched have?

Let's Get Psyched currently has 165 episodes available.

What topics does Let's Get Psyched cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Let's Get Psyched?

The episode title '#175 - Fireside Chat on Challenging Issues in Clinical Supervision' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Let's Get Psyched?

The average episode length on Let's Get Psyched is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Let's Get Psyched released?

Episodes of Let's Get Psyched are typically released every 7 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of Let's Get Psyched?

The first episode of Let's Get Psyched was released on Feb 10, 2020.

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