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Trauma has become a mental health subject that everyone can relate to, but what exactly is psychological trauma? Ingo and John review different definitions of trauma, what they see in sessions, common features, and other opinions. John shares his “beef” with the mental health world. Send us questions or comments to questions@drinksnshrinks.com We love hearing what you […] The post What is Trauma? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Mass shootings are one of the biggest talking points in current American politics. Which factors play into people who commit mass shootings? Is it a mental health issue, or based on other issues? The guys review an article discussing possible explanations for the rise of mass shootings and share their opinions. Later, Ingo and John answer […] The post How To Deal With Panic Attacks appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Unfortunately many people suffer from depression and for some it can be a stubborn condition to manage. Approximately one-third of all people with Major Depressive Disorder have treatment-resistant depression. Researchers have looked into a multitude of interventions to treat depression with varying levels of success. In today's show, John and Ingo discuss a few interventions that have […] The post Alternative Depression Treatments appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Have you gotten your serotonin boost today? No? That's ok, because the relationship of serotonin with depression is not what most people think. Recent meta-analyses Moncrieff, Cooper, Stockmann, et al suggests that the neurotransmitter deficiency theory is not true. That is, the idea that a person with depression is ‘lacking' a neurotransmitter is not the […] The post Debunking the “Chemical Imbalance” Model For Depression appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

What is it to “attach” to someone? Is being co-dependent related to attachment? In today's show, Ingo and John discuss attachment theory. Attachment begins with Bowlby, Ainsworth, and other psychologists who began researching how young children (and other animals) connect with their parents. The implications of these connections lead to how we connect to others as we […] The post How Does Attachment Theory Work? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

The CDC, among other health organizations, have begun emphasizing the negative health effects from loneliness. Ingo and John review an article, research, and clinical experience for dealing with loneliness. In what ways has COVID impacted loneliness? What are the consequences of loneliness? Why do virtual meetings feel different from in person? During the listener question […] The post How Do I Deal With Loneliness? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Today Ingo and John welcome their friend Trude Holli, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), to the show to discuss women's sexuality. She specializes in working with couples and advocating for women's health and interests. John and Ingo get some answers and even more questions about women. Trude shares some fantastic advice, including biological differences between […] The post Women's Sexuality with Trude Holli (LMFT) appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Therapists come from a variety of backgrounds and have differing reasons as to why they dedicate themselves to the field. In today's show, John and Ingo share why they became therapists. They also discuss what it takes to become a therapist and how important it is for the therapist to have had to face adversity. Send us […] The post Why We Became Therapists? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Today John and Ingo review an article and answer a listener question. They discuss how teachers are especially struggling with COVID limitations, reporting worsening mental health. Teachers are leaving their jobs faster than prior to the pandemic. In this episode the guys discuss possible explanations for why teachers are struggling. With the listener question “What […] The post What To Do When My Partner Can't Stop Binge Drinking? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Exposure therapy sounds like something you might get arrested for. Rather, it is a legitimate method of reducing anxiety. Many people come to therapy saying they practice coping skills to manage anxiety, but find they do not help. This is because people often approach anxiety by trying to minimize the uncomfortable feelings rather than confront those feelings. Exposure […] The post What is Exposure Therapy? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

Today the guys review an article from the CDC and answer a listener question asking “How Do I Manage Bipolar Disorder Without Medication?” . The Center for Disease Control recently published an article on the impacts of COVID-19 on youth mental health, which doesn't look good. The study shows mental health issues are on the […] The post How Do I Manage Bipolar Disorder Without Medication? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.

All individuals carry baggage from how they were raised. Oftentimes these are subjects addressed in therapy. There are times in therapy when the client projects their feelings and thoughts from past relationships onto the therapist; this is called transference. When the therapist projects their thoughts and feelings onto the client, the therapist is committing countertransference. Sigmund […] The post What is Transference and Counter-Transference? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.