Season 1 of Psyched is officially wrapped! We are taking the summer off to regroup and recharge, and will be back with more hot psychological takes in the Fall.

We debunk an article claiming 15 Disney princesses suffer from specific mental health disorders. Life lesson: don't trust mental health diagnoses from random internet articles. References https://www.therichest.com/world-entertainment/15-disney-princesses-who-suffer-from-some-kind-of-mental-disorder/

Kelsey explains the five categories of human cannibalism and you might be disturbed to discover that cannibalism is more common than you probably expect. Get ready for an episode on everything from Christian communion to vorarephilia. Promo by The Strange South podcast Listen to them on Apple Podcasts References Clark, J. (2008, August 25). How cannabalism works. Retrieved June 7, 2020, from https://people.howstuffworks.com/cannibalism2.htm Dolan, M. (2012, May 6). The gruesome history...

You can't always believe what you see! We'll explore the problematic use of eyewitness testimony in court cases and why we can't consistently trust our memory. References: Chew, S. (n.d.). Myth: eyewitness testimony is the best kind of evidence. Retrieved May 3, 2020, from https://www.psychologicalscience.org/teaching/myth-eyewitness-testimony-is-the-best-kind-of-evidence.html Cognitive interview. (n.d.). Retrieved May 3, 2020, from...

This week we'll tell you about pair of mom and daughter socialites who lived together in isolation for 25 years. We'll explain what factors contributed to the eventual life of squalor and cat collecting that came to be their new normal. References: About Big Edie. (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2020, from https://greygardensonline.com/about-big-edie/ Acocella, J. (2014, December 8). Let it go. The New Yorker. Retrieved from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/12/15/let-go Animal hoarding....

The brilliant ladies from Behavior Bitches Podcast join us to explain how dating works and why so many of us fall into the trap of dating complete and utter assholes. Want to know how to stop? The Behavior Bitches will explain it to you!

Did you know that Camille Preaker's word carving ritual is a real thing? Kelsey breaks down how the HBO miniseries, Sharp Objects, portrays self-harm and surviving child abuse. References Black, E. B., & Mildred, H. (2018). Characteristics of non‐suicidal self‐injury in women accessing internet help sites. Clinical Psychologist, 22(1), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.1111/cp.12094 HBO. (2018). Sharp Objects. Nicolaou, E. (n.d.). What Exactly Happened In The Creepy Shack In Sharp Objects?...

Why do people create false online identities? Why are some people so susceptible to being catfished? We'll answer these questions and more as we dive into the motivations behind deceptive online relationships. References: Bargh, J. A., McKenna, K. Y. A., & Fitzsimons, G. M. (2002). Can You See the Real Me? Activation and Expression of the “True Self” on the Internet. Journal of Social Issues, 58(1), 33. https://doi-org.ezproxy.bellevue.edu/10.1111/1540-4560.00247 Bargh, J. A., &...

We explore the life of the real individual Frank Meeink, who inspired the film. We also discuss how people like Frank come to experience such extreme hatred that they would get involved as a Neo-Nazi skinhead. References: Abrams, A. (2017, March 9). The psychology of hate [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nurturing-self-compassion/201703/the-psychology-hate Davies, D. (Host). (2010, August 7). A 'recovering skinhead' on leaving hatred behind [Audio...

Kelsey explains why ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is such a radical idea for therapy, and tries not to sob as she discusses her deep and abiding love for it. She also pays tribute to her mentor, Dr. Norwood, who taught her about this therapy in school and is responsbile for her obnoxious devotion to 3rd wave CBT. References Hayes, S. C. (2017, December 7). Kissing the Banana Trunk: Will You Commit and Act in the Fight Against Ebola? Retrieved from...

What happens when psychopaths have their own children? Are they psychopaths too? We dive into these questions as we revioew the 2009 Australian horror movie and the sinister father/daughter relationship that leads to unthinkable acts of violence. References: Byrne, S. (Director). (2009). The loved ones [Motion picture]. Australia: Madman Films. Hagerty, B. B. (2017). When Your Child Is a Psychopath. Atlantic, 319(5), 78. Leedom, L. J., Bass, A., & Almas, L. H. (2013). The...

We explore the industry of reborn dolls and how they can be used for mental health. We'll also look into why people are so divisive over whether they are creepy or cute. References: Caballar, R. D. (2019, November 6). What is the uncanny valley? Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/what-is-the-uncanny-valley Cote, J. B. (2016, September 29). How 'reborn dolls' really can help us cope with miscarriage & infant loss. Retrieved March 29,...

We explore the real story of Anneliese Michel that inspired the 2005 movie. We'll look at the possibility of possesion as well as other answers for what could have happened to her. References: References Clancy, M. J., Clarke, M. C., Connor, D. J., Cannon, M., & Cotter, D. R. (2014). The prevalence of psychosis in epilepsy; a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry, 14(75). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3995617/#_ffnsectitle Devinsky, O.,...

Kelsey explains the questionable science behind using ketamine for treatment resistant depression. Spoiler alert: don't trust drugs that sound like miracle cures. References: CHAN, L. F., EU, C. L., SOH, S. Y., MANIAM, T., SHAHIDII KADIR, Z., CHONG, B. T. W., LOO, J. L., SHARIP, S., WONG, V. C. W., LOO, T. H., NG, Y. P., & KAHN, D. A. (2018). Is Ketamine the Future Clozapine for Depression? A Case Series and Literature Review on Maintenance Ketamine in Treatment-resistant Depression...

Part 2 of the Marilyn Monroe miniseries! We finish up the psychological dissection of Marilyn's life by discussing her seriously impressive drug abuse and speculating about the mysterious diagnosis her infamous psychiatrist, Dr. Greenson, gave her toward the later years of her life. References Lathan S. R. (2009). Celebrities and substance abuse. Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 22(4), 339–341. https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2009.11928552 Neilstark. (2020, February...

Yoko Ono's name has become synonymous with the downfall of the Beatles. We examine why the world continues to blame her and how various women continue to be compared to her. References: Break-up of the Beatles. (n.d.). Retrieved March 5, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break-upofthe_Beatles Byrne, K. (2019, January 9). Why has Meghan Markle been cast as the Yoko Ono of our times? Retrieved March 5, 2020, from...

Part 1 of a 2 part series on Marilyn Monroe. We discuss why repeatedly abandoning your children is not a recommended parenting tactic, and talk about how attachment theory may explain why Marilyn was so unlucky in love and friendships. References TARABORRELLI, J. R. A. N. D. Y. (2018). Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe. Place of publication not identified: PAN Books. Bond, A. H. (2013). Marilyn Monroe: on the couch: inside the mind and life of Marilyn Monroe. Baltimore, MD: Bancroft Press. A...

What do psychadelic drugs and near-death-experiences have in common? We share the neuropsychological research on what may happen in your brain during near-death-experiences and ways scientists are simulating these events for further study. References: AWARE study initial results are published. (2017, July 18). Retrieved February 23, 2020, from International Association for Near Death Studies, Inc. website: https://iands.org/news/news/front-page-news/ ...

We delve into the dark truth behind the famous singer and actress' life in the public eye. References: Barbiturate. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbiturate Barbiturate. (2019, July 19). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved January 31, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/science/barbiturate Bertram, C. (2019, May 24). Judy Garland was put on a strict diet and encouraged to take "pep pills" while filming 'The Wizard of Oz'. Retrieved January...

How did the term Bedlam come to be used to describe a scene of madness and chaos? We dive into the history of Bethlem Hospital and it's transformation in Bedlam. We'll discuss how the the first lunatic asylum in Europe eventually became synonymous with uproar and pandemonium. References: Bethlem Royal Hospital. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BethlemRoyalHospital Bethlem Royal Hospital. (2017, March 6). Retrieved January 28, 2020, from ...

Kelsey discusses the tragic and bizarre story of Aaron Hernandez, crticizes the new docuseries about his life, and reviews the theory that the brain condition, CTE, can turn you into a murderous rage zombie. Promo for Stat! Podcast References: Aaron Hernandez hid secrets behind his smile. (2018, October 13). The Boston Globe. Retrieved from https://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/gladiator/ bristol/ Aaron Hernandez suicide due to CTE, not seuxality ... Jose Baez rips Netflix ...

Along with our guest Karen Wickiam from the STAT! podcast, we discuss the nature of pseudoseizures and what causes them. Karen, a retired ER nurse also shares several case examples from patients she treated at the hospital. References: Saher Hoda Kamil, Mustafa Qureshi, & Rikinkumar S. Patel. (2019). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES): A Case Report and Literature Review. Behavioral Sciences, (2), 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs9020015 Miller...

We explore the personality quirks of everyone's favorite particle physicist. References: Bath, D. (2018, December 18). Big Bang Theory: 20 things wrong with Sheldon we all choose to ignore. Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://screenrant.com/big-bang-theory-sheldon-things-wrong-fans-ignore/ The Big Bang Theory. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from https://bigbangtheory.fandom.com/wiki/Category:TheBigBang_Theory The Big Bang Theory. (n.d.). Retrieved February 2, 2020, from...

Are people willing to compromise their values and blindly obey authority figures given the right circumstances? Stanley Milgram certainly believed so. We'll examine this classic psychological experiment and present some ways it this hypothesis could be flawed. References: Cherry, K. (2019, September 16). Milgram's experiments and the perils of obedience. Retrieved January 10, 2020, from https://www.verywellmind.com/ the-milgram-obedience-experiment-2795243 McLeod, S. A....