As political campaigns ramp up, many of us feel the pressure and anxiety that come with the constant stream of fear-based rhetoric. In this timely episode, Gabe Howard sits down with Dr. Michelle A. Patriquin, the director of research at the Menninger Clinic and an associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine, to explore the phenomenon of election stres ... Show More
Oct 1
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health
Psychedelics are having a moment in mental health care. Research is showing promising results for conditions including depression, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But how much do we actually know — and how much is hype? ADAA member expert and licensed psycholog ... Show More
27m 3s
May 2024
How to cope with political stress this election season, with Brett Q. Ford, PhD, and Kevin Smith, PhD
If the thought of the upcoming election sends your stress level through the roof, you’re not alone. Psychologist Brett Q. Ford, PhD, and political scientist Kevin Smith, PhD, talk about how political stress affects people’s well-being; what high levels of political stress mean fo ... Show More
37m 9s
Nov 2024
Monday Mini: Election Anxiety
On the eve before the 2024 US Presidential Election, many of us, especially women and marginalized folks, are stressed. Recent numbers demonstrate how widespread election anxiety is, and the impacts of it. We dig into it and also talk about silver linings.See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More
23m 5s
Nov 2024
Tips to Beat Election Anxiety, with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks
Election anxiety is common, but Arthur C. Brooks offers practical, science-backed mindfulness techniques to help you stay calm and grounded. Learn how to manage election stress and focus on what you can control. Want to learn the science-backed insights that are the real keys to ... Show More
6m 46s