Demystifying Bipolar Disorder: Finding Stability and Hope. Interview With Reesa Ramsahai, LPE-I, and Susannah Manney, LAC

First, discover opportunities open to all, including nonmembers, that will help you connect with the field of psychology and become more familiar with Psi Chi. Second, find out who all is eligible to join Psi Chi so that you can take your experience to the next level. And third, explore some key membership benefits—including a few newer ones that might surprise even seasoned members.

Written Transcript:

https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-making-the-most-of-psi-chi 

Open Opportunities

1. Psi Chi Publications: https://www.psichi.org/page/news
2. NICE Crowd: https://www.psichi.org/page/research#collaborate
3. Conventions: https://www.psichi.org/page/regions_main
4. Online Study Participation: https://www.psichi.org/page/study_links

About Joining/Eligibility

1. Become a Member: https://www.psichi.org/page/become_member
2. Start a Chapter: https://www.psichi.org/page/start_chapter

Member Benefits

1. Awards, Grants, and Scholarships: https://www.psichi.org/page/awards
2. Career Center: http://jobs.psichi.org/
3. Publishing Opportunities: https://www.psichi.org/blogpost/987366/489397/
4. eBooks: https://store.psichi.org/digital-downloads
5. Mentor/Ask an Expert: https://www.psichi.org/page/personalizedsupport
6. Local Chapter: https://www.psichi.org/page/chapter_search
7. Leadership Opportunities: https://www.psichi.org/page/Volunteer

This Black History Month, you’re invited to learn about important Black pioneers in psychology and some of their meaningful contributions to the field. Returning guest Dr. Rihana Mason unpacks notable leaders, power couples, HBCUs, and more. Brought to you by Psi Chi.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-a-history-of-black-psychologists
• Psi Chi Black History Month Resource: https://www.psichi.org/page/blackhistorymonth
• Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship: https://www.psichi.org/page/prosserscholarship

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

Would you like to improve your ability to communicate with and support veterans? Dr. Steven R. Thorp unpacks veteran-related misconceptions, mental health, and experiences. Episode made possible by CSPP Alliant International University.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Explore programs at CSPP Alliant International University: https://discover.alliant.edu/psichi/home/
• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-tips-for-talking-to-veterans 
• Become a Psi Chi member: https://www.psichi.org/page/become_member

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

Discover specific ways that practitioners can sometimes “drop the ball” when it comes to supporting people of different sociocultural groups. Dr. Ya-Shu Liang joins with ideas for patients, practitioners, and even psychology students to help reduce disparities in mental health care practices. Episode made possible by CSPP Alliant International University.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Explore programs at CSPP Alliant International University: https://info.alliant.edu/partner-psichi
• Liang and Shepherd (2020): https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000305
• Psi Chi Mental Health Online Resource: https://www.psichi.org/page/mentalhealth
• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-overcoming-barriers-to-mental-health-care-for-all

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

You might think of creativity as inherently good. But guess again! This Halloween season, guest speaker Dr. Gayle Dow unleashes the science of malevolent creativity. Treat yourself to a new understanding of the characteristics and behaviors of internet scammers, conniving workplace employees, terrorists, serial killers, and more. Brought to you by Psi Chi.

Resources/Suggested Reading

·       Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-malevolent-creativity 

·       Creativity Research Lab: https://gayledow.wixsite.com/creativity

·       The Dark Tetrad and Malevolent Creativity: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85667-6.00010-4

·       Malevolent Creativity: Does Personality Influence Malicious Divergent Thinking: https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2011.571179

Calls to Action

·       Podcast Survey: https://www.psichi.org/page/Podcast

·       Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast

·       Tell a friend or colleague about the show.

·       Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast

What determines how people navigate difficult moments in life? Dr. Susan Becker joins us to discuss resiliency, our remarkable ability to manage challenges and stress of all kinds. In this episode, you’ll learn how resiliency changes as we age, whether we can increase our resiliency, and ideas for addressing depression and thoughts of suicide and self-harm. Brought to you by Psi Chi.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-managing-lifes-low-points 
• U.S. 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
• Global List of Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
• Psi Chi Mental Health Online Resource: https://www.psichi.org/page/mentalhealth

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

All too often, insensitive language causes irreversible harm—from damaging relationships to invalidating a research study’s entire methodology (yes, you read that right!). Drs. Jennifer L. Hughes and Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez discuss common language mistakes and share a free demographic article to help you phrase your next research study, college course, or sensitive conversation in almost any setting. Brought to you by Psi Chi.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-culturally-sensitive-language
• Hughes et al. (2022) Demographics Editorial: https://www.psichi.org/page/274JNWinter2022
• Qualtrics 2022 Inclusive Demographics Questionnaire: https://osf.io/qytnx/

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

Did you know that 30 to 40% of psychologists in private practice have experienced an assault by a patient in their care? Even more alarming, more than 50% of counselors in substance-use-disorder programs have or will personally experience some form of violence in the workplace. Dr. Julie Costopoulos guest stars to unpack this situation and provide vital safety information that all current and aspiring psychologists must hear. Brought to you by Psi Chi.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://doi.org/10.24839/psych5.09
• Bride et al., 2015: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4560988/
• Costopoulos, 2019: https://doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2019.1603505
• Dr. Costopoulos’s Resources for De-Escalation: https://www.psichi.org/resource/resmgr/06_publications-news/podcast/CostopoulosResources.pdf 
• Psi Chi Mental Health Awareness Online Resource: https://www.psichi.org/page/mentalhealth

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

In honor of Christian Ladd Hall, a young man whose life was affected by Bipolar Disorder II, please join us for this thoughtful conversation with two counselors experienced in helping clients find stability and hope. Together, Reesa Ramsahai, LPE-I, and Susannah Manney, LAC, unpack differences between Bipolar Disorder I and II, common misperceptions, success stories, and more. Brought to you by Psi Chi.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Christian Ladd Hall Scholarship Donation Page: https://www.psichi.org/page/ChristianLaddHallScholarship
• Bonus Episode About Christian Ladd Hall Scholarship: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-christian-ladd-hall-scholarship
• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-demystifying-bipolar-disorder 

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcas
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts

The Christian Ladd Hall Scholarship for Mental Health Advocacy honors a young man whose life was affected by Bipolar Disorder II. For this episode, Psi Chi President-Elect Dr. Shawn R. Charlton discusses how to support the scholarship and numerous ways this scholarship is being used to bring attention and support to mental health advocates. Please make a donation today as you are able. Brought to you by Psi Chi.

Resources/Suggested Reading

• Read the written transcript for this episode: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast-christian-ladd-hall-scholarship
• Make a gift to the Christian Ladd Hall Scholarship: https://www.psichi.org/page/ChristianLaddHallScholarship
• Scholarship and Mental Health Awareness Flyer: https://www.psichi.org/resource/resmgr/pdfs/Hall-Donation-Card_4-UP_PRIN.pdf
• UCA Psi Chi’s Pie-a-Psych-Professor Fundraiser Video 1: https://youtu.be/_eYdWX4ahGk
• UCA Psi Chi’s Pie-a-Psych-Professor Fundraiser Video 2: https://youtu.be/N0M6RO8tUMA
• UCA Psi Chi’s Pie-a-Psych-Professor Fundraiser Video 3: https://youtu.be/ymbpqpVTGzI
• Psi Chi Mental Health Awareness Online Resource: https://www.psichi.org/page/mentalhealth
•  Psi Chi Mental Health Awareness Video Contest: https://www.psichi.org/page/mentalhealth

Calls to Action

• Listen or follow PsychEverywhere: https://www.psichi.org/page/podcast
• Tell a friend or colleague about the show.
• Follow PsychEverywhere on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsiChiPodcast
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts