Mental Mages Podcast Kathy and Shayna

Gaslight, narcissist, anti-social, toxic, triggering.... these are just a few of the psychology related terms that you just might be using incorrectly! Shayna and Kathy actually watched the 1944 movie, Gaslight, so we could talk about the genesis of the term that is  overused and misused today. Gaslighting is a real and insidious thing... but it's not just when people lie to you or have a different perception. We also go into other terms and phrases that are misused. This is part one of this topic.

Citations and credits

Bloody Disgusting article about the movie, Gaslight

Sondermind- From Gaslighting to Narcissist: Commonly misused pop psychology terms (and what they really mean)

Relationship abuse: The film 'Gaslight' Stands the Test of Time

Bay Area CBT Center article- Reverse DARVO for combatting gaslighting and emotional abuse

Gaslighting, Narcissist, and More Psychology Terms You're Misusing

Coercive control- 10 signs it's gaslighting

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It can be really confusing trying to figure out which mental health professionals do what, especially given that depictions of therapists in pop culture don't offer a realistic depiction of therapy or who provides therapy.
Shayna and Kathy break down the differences and similarities in different mental health providers and different mental health treatments and services.

Citations and credits

Types of mental health professionals
 Human Resources and Services Administration Behavioral Healthcare Model Components
 Addressing the lack of black mental health professionals
 Key Therapist Statistics and Demographics
 Therapy on Camera
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WE ARE BACK!! After taking several months hiatus, Shayna and Kathy are back to talk about all things related to mental health and pop culture. This week, we update everyone with some pretty big life changes! Shayna discusses her journey with adoption and her new role supervising student interns at work, and Kathy discusses managing her medical condition, lymphedema and also the Bride of Frankenstein. 

Amanda Jacobson of Wine and Crime Podcast joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about everyone's obsession about true crime. We see it EVERYWHERE. On podcasts, the news, on social media, on cute shirts. But an interest in true crime is anything but new. We talk about why people are drawn to true crime. How it impacts us. When to take a step back. What we can learn from it.

Citations and credits

Kathy gave her 2 cents about why people like true crime, and why she likes Wine & Crime, in this piece from 2020. Hit Minnesota Grown Podcast 'Wine & Crime' mixes murder, friendship and booze.

Is true crime binging affecting your mental health?  
Murder and mental Health- My Favorite Murder and the New True Crime Community- 
 Is your love of true crime effecting your mental health 
 Why do we love true crime and is it healthy for us 
 Identity and ritual American consumption of true crime 
Captured by true crime: Why are women drawn to tales of rape, murder, and serial killers?

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A returning guest, Manami (from episode 5 about Superstitions), joins Shayna and Kathy to talk about the Candyman movies. We will be thoroughly discussing Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021), with brief references to Candyman 2 & 3- so SPOILER ALERT for the franchise. 
 Candyman is based off a Clive Barker short story and draws inspiration from urban legends. And like many horror movies, it's not just about murder and mayhem, it explores deeper social and psychological issues, and we get into some of them. We explore issues of race, class, generational impacts of trauma, and Manami gets vulnerable talking about her fears raising a black boy in America. 
 Credits and Citations
 Clive Barker's 'The Forbidden'- The Humble Beginnings of the 'Candyman' Franchise-
 Listen to The Forbidden on youtube- CANDYMAN (Audiobook) "The Forbidden" by Clive Barker - 1985 [Visuals Included]
 More info about the forbidden and inspiration for candyman-
 Cabrini-Green wiki-
 How Candyman reclaims the history of Cabrini-Green- 
 Nia DaCosta's 'Candyman' Uses Centuries of Trauma and Loss to Reframe and Reclaim Candyman-
 Don't go in the basement; The New Candyman escapes a long tradition of exploiting black pain for cheap scares
 The Real Life Stories Behind 'Candyman' in 1987, Ruthie Mae McCoy was murdered by people who came through her bathroom mirror. 
 The True Story of Candyman That Inspired the Horror Classic
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Girl Scouts is a rite of passage for many girls. It has always been girl led and centered on making friends, having fun, meeting goals, and serving community. Recently Girl Scouts has been making even greater efforts to address mental health issues. Shayna and Kathy are joined by Nicole, who is a troop leader and volunteer with Girl Scouts for 10 years. She is also a social worker and all around terrific person. 
 Special thanks to Ani, Mallory and Samantha. You will hear directly from them and what they love about being a Girl Scout. And to Kari, an amazing troop leader who made the Girl Scout experience wonderful for Kathy's daughter. 
 Credits and sources 
 Mental Wellness badges
 Resilient. Ready. Strong. Activity Guide
 Girl scout Wellness Activities
 Girls Speak Out about mental health
 50 Famous Women who were once girl scouts
 Famous Girl Scout Alumnae
 Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.com
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