The Abnormal Psychologist

Latest Episodes:

Episode 9: Depressive Disorders Part I Sep 17, 2020

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This episode gives a broad description of depressive disorders in the DSM-5 with more focused discussion of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Episode 8: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Sep 09, 2020

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This episode explores a commonly misunderstood diagnosis, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Episode 7: Anxiety Disorders, Part II Sep 06, 2020

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This episode covers Social Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobia. It also covers common treatments for anxiety disorders.

Episode 6: Anxiety Disorders Part 1 Sep 02, 2020

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In this episode, we will discuss anxiety disorders in general and also Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This is the first of a two-episode series on Anxiety Disorders.

The DSM-5 Aug 30, 2020

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In this episode, we'll discuss the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which mental health experts affectionately call the DSM-5. In doing so, we'll talk about nosology, which, counter-intuitively, is not the study of noses.

Episode 4: Let's Talk Therapy Aug 26, 2020

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In this episode, we'll discuss different therapeutic paradigms. In doing so, we'll touch upon COVID-19 dreams, breathing throw straws to treat anxiety, and snakes.

Episode 3: What Exactly is Abnormal, Anyway? Aug 23, 2020

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In this episode, we discuss different models of abnormality. Should being left-handed-- or being a genius-- be a diagnosable condition?

Episode 2: The History of Psychopathology Aug 19, 2020

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In this episode, we'll discuss the history of psychopathology from ancient times to the present.

Episode 1: Media (Mis)Portrayals of Psychopathology Aug 18, 2020

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This episode explores media misportrayals of psychopathology. Spoiler alert: Most of what you think you know about psychopathology is probably wrong.