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LT psyconnected with Katie Ramsey, a fourth-year graduate student of clinical psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi and incoming predoctoral intern at the UAB-BVAMC Consortium, to talk about ADHD.   In this episode, they talk about what ADHD is (based on the DSM-V definition), causes, common myths, prevalence rates, how it differs in children and adults, and much more! It was an engaging discussion!   Support Let's Psyconnect: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support    Do you want to psyconnect with Katie?  Twitter: KLRamseyPsych Email: Kathleen.Ramsey@usm.edu Here are some of the references Katie mentions:   American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5®). American Psychiatric Pub.     Chung, W., Jiang, S. F., Paksarian, D., Nikolaidis, A., Castellanos, F. X.,  Merikangas, K. R., & Milham, M. P. (2019). Trends in the prevalence and  incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adults and  children of different racial and ethnic groups. JAMA network open, 2(11).     Cortese, S., & Castellanos, F. X. (2014). The relationship between ADHD and  obesity: implications for therapy. Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 14(5),  473-479.    For additional resources/references: contact Let's Psyconnect or Katie Ramsey - we are happy to share them with you!   Are you a student in Clinical Psychology or mental health professional who loves research or uses research to inform your work and want to be a guest speaker? Go to www.letspsyconnect.com and complete the Contact Us form.  And remember,  Let's Psyconnect --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

I hope you are enjoying the episodes that talk about Chronic Pain and Mental Health. It is an important topic that we often don't talk about - and perhaps, do not pay enough attention to when providing services to those experiencing CP.  In this episode (ep. 03 of the series), I review possible barriers to the treatment of individuals with non-malignant chronic pain. I also review implications to treatment offered by mental health professionals.  This episode is also available on IGVT (Instagram: @letspsyconnect) and YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

As part of this series, Let’s Psyconnect continues talking about non-malignant chronic pain. In this episode, LT focuses on different factors and conditions that are associated with the perception and experience of non-malignant chronic pain. The episode is available on all major podcast platforms, YouTube and IGVT (Let’s Psyconnect Instagram page). _________________________________________________________________ References: the information discussed in today’s episode derived from A narrative literature review addressing factors that may interfere in mental health treatment of individuals with chronic pain by Tibirica, Lize. For a full list of references and content, please refer to it. It can be requested/found at the Albizu University library - Miami. _________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, it does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

LT shares with you what she has learned about chronic pain (she is not an expert, just someone passionate about the topic and working with those with chronic pain). In this episode, LT explores the definition of pain, reviews some models that seek to explain pain. We also talk about the cycle of pain. In this episode and future episodes in this series, we focus on non-malignant chronic pain. _________________________________________________________________ References: the information discussed in today’s episode derived from A narrative literature review addressing factors that may interfere in the mental health treatment of individuals with chronic pain by Tibirica, Lize. For a full list of references and content, please refer to it. It can be requested/found at the Albizu University library - Miami. _________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric, or medical advice. Additionally, LT does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. #fightmentalhealthstigma #breakmentalhealthstigma #letspsyconnect #psychologystudents #psydstudents #psychologypodcast #letstalkpsychology #letstalkmentalhealth #chronicpainandmentalhealth #depression #anxiety #chronicpain #chronicpainawareness #painawareness #painandmentalhealth #healthpsychology #painisreal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

In this episode, LT psyconnects with Dr. Borchert @danaborchertphd to talk about her journey as an I/O psychologist - what motivated her to become an I/O psychologist, the types of work she does with employees/employers, and how she and clinician psychologists collaborate. LT and Dr. Borchert also talk about how research informs her work - topics addressed: burnout, stress, COVID, and much more!   This episode is also available on all major podcast platforms, Youtube and IGVT @letspsyconnect   A bit about Dr. Borchert: Since starting at CMA in 2010, Dana Borchert has helped arm her clients with the tools to develop into the professionals they wanted to become. Drawing on her extensive experience, Dana works to understand each organization to help put them at ease. Her expertise is partnering with leadership to improve individual and organizational performance through succession planning, assessment, performance evaluation, M&A team evaluation, team building, and executive coaching.  Dana has a unique understanding of the brain’s many facets—both psychological and physiological—thanks to a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in neuroscience. In addition to being recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the “30 Under 30” up-and-coming young professionals in 2012, she has co-authored publications and presented many professional papers throughout her career. She’s very active in community affairs, where she has served as chairs for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Young Friends Board and the United Way of Greater St. Louis Young Leaders Society. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Suicide prevention series is back! This time LT psyconnected with Allie, Taylor, and Shelby. They are psychology doctoral students working in the Suicide and Emotion Dysregulation (SEDL) Lab at the University of Southern Mississippi.  LT and these wonderful human beings talk about how research has informed clinical practices to improve suicide risk assessment and interventions. They also talk about stigma and the importance of fighting it. The episode can also be watched on the IGVT - Let's Psyconnect instagram page.  Stay psyconnected with Allie via Science.Simplified  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Let's Psyconnect with Dr. Jackson - from student to the owner of her business. We talked about her career choices,  treatment approaches she is trained on, what is like to work with children, and more!   This episode is also available on www.instagram.com/letspsyconnect and Youtube.   Of note: there are some glitches on the recording - I am sorry - you can still listen/watch it and enjoy the conversation. There are also lots of laughs and good energy!   Dr. Kezia Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the owner of Healing Spaces Psychological Services LLC located in Clayton Missouri. Healing Spaces aims to provide comprehensive, quality, and inclusive psychological services to members of the St. Louis community, particularly those from traditionally underserved populations.  As a clinician, Dr. Jackson provides assessment and therapeutic services for children with emotional regulation difficulties and oppositional and defiant behavior. She also provides therapy to adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and difficulty with life transitions.  Dr. Jackson obtained a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Maryland in 2016. She an APA-accredited internship at Terry Children's Center, a residential treatment center in Delaware, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Behavioral Health (CBH). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

As mental health professionals, we often learn from past research/theories/other people’s work. Dr. Maddy took a step beyond - she learned from the work of others, found a gap, and decided to develop her own program.   Let’s Psyconnect and Dr. Maddy talked about her journey, what inspired her, and some of the steps she took in order to develop her program - and what is next for her!   The episode is available on all major podcast platforms.  You can watch this episode on IGTV - Let's Psyconnect Instagram page. You can stay psyconnected with Dr. Maddy via https://www.instagram.com/_doctormaddy/ More information about her can be found here: https://doctormaddy.mykajabi.com/  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Let's Psyconnect with Sam and Kayla from Suicide and Emotion Dysregulation Lab (@science.simplified) to talk about suicide prevention research - considerations for telehealth work, individuals at high risk, strategies that have shown to be effective, and much more! You can watch the conversation on IGTV  and Youtube or Listen to it - podcast episode is available on all major podcast platforms. You can also psyconnect with them on Twitter: Sam: @sdaruwala1 Kayla:  @KaylaWagler Remember to check out the other episodes as part of the series - available on all major podcast platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

(PTSD/Trauma Series Ep. 04): Trauma and the Body with Megan Chang - this episode is part of Let's Psyconnect series on PTSD/Trauma. So far, in the series, we talked about what research has shown us about trauma and some of the PTSD criterion/criteria. Other topics discussed were the investigations on PTSD in populations other than military personnel.  In the fourth episode of the series, LT and Ronnie Lee psyconnected with Megan K. Chang @mytraumacoach to talk about trauma and how trauma impacts the brain and the body - because there is more to trauma than we can see. We explored the associations between trauma and pain, changes in the brain and more! You can also watch the conversation on instagram.com/lespsyconnect or YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Let’s Psyconnect has the pleasure to psyconnect with Dr. Meier. In this episode, Dr. Meier and Let’s Psyconnect talk about Forensic Psychology: it seeks to address myths and facts associated with it and much more! You can also watch the conversation - on Youtube or Instagram: go to www.instagram.com/letspsyconnect and visit the IGTV page. _________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Let’s Psyconnect had the pleasure to psyconnect with Dr. Cronin. In this episode, Dr. Cronin and Let’s Psyconnect talk about Mindfulness: it seeks to address what it is, myths and facts associated with it, as well as its benefits, and much more! You can also watch the conversation - go to www.instagram.com/letspsyconnect and visit our IGTV page or go to our Youtube channel. Stay psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) _________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. #mindful #mindfulness #neuropsychology #mindfulnessapproach #privatepractice #grouptherapy #mindfulnesstraining #selfcare #depression #anxiety #letspsyconnect --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Let’s Psyconnect had the pleasure to psyconnect with Samantha Wetje. In this episode, Samantha and Let’s Psyconnect talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences - what it is, risk factors and protective factors, its associations as well as concerns associated with mental health symptoms/conditions, and much more! You can also watch the conversation - go to www.instagram.com/letspsyconnect and visit the IGTV page or go to the Youtube channel. Stay psyconnected with LT on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Dr. St Jean is back and this time she and Let’s Psyconnect talk about bullying in schools and outside of schools. In addition, the conversation addresses some common and recommended preventive and post-bullying actions. You can listen to the Podcast episode and/or watch the IGTV episode - more ways to stay psyconnected and join the conversation with us! Our podcast is available on many platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast - for more click on the link in our bio. Stay psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) _________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. #schoolpsychology #letspsyconnect #studentsmentalhealth #letstalkpsychology #psychologypodcast #bullyingprevention #bullyingandmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealtheducation #letstalkmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth #teenagersmentalhealth --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Let’s Psyconnect talks about cyberbullying and looks at some factors that can protect the mental health of those who have experienced bullying. Stay psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) ______________________________________________ References: Lee, S. W., Lohmeier, J. H., Niileksela, C., & Oeth, J. (2009). Rural schools' mental health needs: Educators' perceptions of mental health needs and services in rural schools. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 33(1), 26-31. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0095970 McLoughlin, L. T., Spears, B. A., Taddeo, C. M., & Hermens, D. F. (2019). Remaining connected in the face of cyberbullying: Why social connectedness is important for mental health. Psychology in the Schools, 56(6), 945-958. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22232 What is cyberbullying. (2020, May 7). StopBullying.gov. https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it Wang, C., La Salle, T. P., Do, K. A., Wu, C., & Sullivan, K. E. (2019). Does parental involvement matter for students’ mental health in middle school? School Psychology, 34(2), 222–232. https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000300 ______________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

In today’s episode, we talk about bullying that can happen in settings other than school. We continue the conversation about how bullying affects one’s mental health as we look at research addressing revictimization and mental health of adults who experienced bullying in childhood. Stay psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) References: Anti-Bullying Help, Facts, and More. (2015, July 21). Do you have workplace bullies at your job. Bullying Statistics. https://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/workplace-bullying.html Brendgen, M., Poulin, F., & Denault, A. (2019). Peer victimization in school and mental and physical health problems in young adulthood: Examining the role of revictimization at the workplace. Developmental Psychology, 55(10), 2219-2230. https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0000771 Hsieh, Y., Wang, H., & Ma, S. (2019). The mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between workplace bullying, mental health and an intention to leave among nurses in Taiwan. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 12(2), 242-248. https://doi.org/10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01322 Raypole, C. (2019, April). Workplace bullying: How to identify and manage bullying. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/workplace-bullying#whos-affected Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

What is Bullying? Let’s Psyconnect addresses this question, reviews some statistics pertaining to it, and talks about the mental health outcomes of bullying. Stay psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) ______________________________________________________ References: National Center for Health Statistics, & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). National Health Interview Survey [Data set]. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/nhis/2013/table1-1.htm Dantchev, S., & Wolke, D. (2019). Trouble in the nest: Antecedents of sibling bullying victimization and perpetration. Developmental Psychology, 55(5), 1059-1071. https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0000700 National center for educational statistics. (2019). Student Reports of Bullying: Results From the 2017 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a part of the U.S. Department of Education. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019054.pdf Östberg, V., Modin, B., & Låftman, S. B. (2017). Exposure to school bullying and psychological health in young adulthood: A prospective 10-Year follow-up study. Journal of School Violence, 17(2), 194-209. https://doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2017.1296770 _______________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

LT and Ronnie take another look at how living in times of COVID is affecting one's mental health - from anxiety to guilt feelings. We also talk about what it is like to go through internship during a pandemic: from expectations to a new reality.  Tune into our instagram account to watch the IG Live post of this episode! Stay psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) ________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. #covidandmentalhealth #letspsyconnect #psydstudent #psychologystudent #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillnessawarenessweek #anxiety #ocd #depression #selfcare #stopthestigma #stopstigmatizingmentalhealth --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

In this bonus episode, Dr. Brittany St Jean joined LT and Ronnie Lee to talk about the work of Psychologists at school, conversations with parents/teachers/students, considerations for mental health professionals, and more! You can listen to the Podcast episode and/or watch the IGTV episode - more ways to stay Psyconnected and join the conversation with us! Stay Psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) ________________________________________________ References https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/mental-health/school-psychology-and-mental-health/school-based-mental-health-services _______________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support

Let’s Psyconnect meets with Dr. Patsy Manzanares @groundingdeeper this time to talk about Mental Health Recovery. We asked Dr. Patsy several questions looking to be informed and learn from a professional who has been addressing the topic in many ways. She hosts the “My name is … & I am in Recovery” - Go to @groundingdeeper for more. You can watch the conversation we had with Dr. Patsy on our IGVT or YouTube channel or listen to this episode in our podcast which is available on many platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast - for more click on the link in our bio. Stay psyconnected with us on: Instagram Visit our website: www.letspsyconnect.com Support us on Anchor or become a Patron and enjoy exclusive benefits (e.g. get invited to Patron-only events) Get Let's Psyconnect Merch (T-shirts available) ________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Let’s Psyconnect Podcast and its associated social media platforms are used for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment, diagnosis, and is not intended to substitute professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice. Additionally, we do not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this Podcast or other platforms used to promote it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/letspsyconnect/support