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The Trauma & Mental Health Report Podcast

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Mental Health
Bullying
Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (prevnet)
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Male Survivors Of Sexual Violence
Adolescent Relationships
York University
Stigma
Child Psychology
Financial Insecurity
Stress Management
Cannabis Use Disorder
Extreme Heat
Climate Change
Parenting
Social Skills Training
Pornography
Eating Disorders
Affordable Therapy
Trauma Recovery

The Trauma & Mental Health Report is an online magazine published out of York University in Toronto. We aim to share stories and knowledge on topics related to trauma and mental health with the community. Visit us at: trauma.blog.yorku.ca

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In this episode, Contributing Writer Dante Lewis-Chan sits down with Dr. Anita Tucker, a Professor of Social Work at the University of New Hampshire, where her work focuses on outdoor and adventure therapy. She is also the co-coordinator of the Outdo... more

In today’s episode, we will be talking with Dr. Amori Mikami, who is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, a Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology, and a registered clinical psychologist. Amon... more

In today’s episode, The Trauma and Mental Health Report's contributing writer, Sophie Wagner, speaks with Dr. Lucy Vorobej, a historian and post-doctoral fellow at the Wilson Centre for Education Research, University Health Network and University of ... more

In this episode, Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria and Researcher Dr. Alyssa Maryn joins the Trauma and Mental Health Report’s podcast to discuss the experiences of men who once identified as incels. We discuss what draws individuals ... more

As social media grows, our connections to the people we see on screens continue to deepen. The term “parasocial relationship” has been spreading through online discourse, but are these relationships inherently negative? In this episode, writer Natali... more

As AI tools like ChatGPT become part of everyday life, more people are turning to them for advice, comfort, and even therapy. But can artificial intelligence truly take on the role of a mental health provider? In this episode, writer Niemat Yusuf spe... more

In this episode of the Trauma and Mental Health Report’s podcast, contributing writer Amanda Fernandes interviews Dr. Stephen Lewis, Associate Professor in psychology and Research Leadership Chair at the University of Guelph. His research has focused... more

In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Adrian Parham interviews Dr.

Jeffrey Wardell, associate professor at York University and director of the Behavioural

Alcohol and Cannabis Lab. His lab uses clinical, social, cognitive and pers... more

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Recent Guests

Amori Mikami
Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia; Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology; registered clinical psychologist
University of British Columbia
Episode: How Social Media Can Actually Be Used To Promote Positive Outcomes
Monica Williams
Clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Innovation and Equity
University of Ottawa
Episode: EP70: Colonial Biases Impact Indigenous Healthcare and Mental Health Care
Alyssa Maryn
Dr. Alyssa Maryn, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Victoria
University of Victoria
Episode: Following the pathways of former incels
Dr. Gayle Stever
Professor of psychology; expert in media psychology focusing on celebrities, fans, and parasocial relationships
Empire State University
Episode: EP68: Rethinking Parasocial Relationships: Harmless, Helpful, or Misunderstood?
William Agnew
Carnegie Mellon University, AI ethics researcher
Episode: EP67: AI Therapy and the Risk of Getting it Wrong
Stephen Lewis
Professor at the University of Guelph, Department of Psychology; Research Leadership Chair; expert on mental health in clinicians
University of Guelph
Episode: The Stigma of disclosing Mental Health difficulties among Professionals in the Field
Dr. Jeffrey Wardell
Psychology professor at York University and director of the Behavioural Alcohol and Cannabis Lab
York University
Episode: What drives Cannabis use disorder, and how does it relate to government policy? Discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Wardell
Dr. Maurice Foroughe
Clinical Director at Family Psychology Centre and specialist in emotion-focused therapy for youth.
Family Psychology Centre
Episode: How emotion focused therapy for youth helps nurture healthy family relationships
Dr. Norman Farb
World-renowned expert in cognitive neuroscience, focusing on emotion, self-awareness, and mental well-being.
University of Toronto Mississauga
Episode: How to Use Your Senses To Improve Your Wellbeing: The Science of Sense Foraging with Dr. Norman Farb

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EP67: AI Therapy and the Risk of Getting it Wrong
Q: What surprised you most about the results, and were there any findings you didn't expect when you started the research?
The most surprising finding was how widespread and harmful the use of these models already is, with many platforms presenting as therapists despite lacking proper evaluation or regulation, and the realization that harm can be systemic due to design choices like sycophancy and lack of real-world grounding.
EP67: AI Therapy and the Risk of Getting it Wrong
Q: So AI is a very broad term. Could you start by clarifying what types of AI systems your study focused on and how that differs from or is similar to ChatGPT?
We focused on large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Cloud, testing them in therapy-like scenarios and comparing with open-source models like Llama variants to see how model size, age, and creator involvement affect safety and suitability for emotional support.
The Stigma of disclosing Mental Health difficulties among Professionals in the Field
Q: What advice would you give to a psychology trainee who is struggling with mental health but fears judgment or professional consequences?
Seek support early, use both professional and peer networks, disclose on your own terms when ready, and recognize that recovery and resilience can develop with appropriate resources and time.
The Stigma of disclosing Mental Health difficulties among Professionals in the Field
Q: Do you think the stigmas can contribute to depression, anxiety, and suicidality among applied psychologists?
Yes, stigma can deter disclosure and help-seeking, increasing risk for worsening mental health, which in turn can affect professional functioning and well-being.
The Stigma of disclosing Mental Health difficulties among Professionals in the Field
Q: What do these findings convey about the stigma around professionals in the field experiencing mental health struggles themselves?
They show that stigma is widespread and that many professionals have both diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health challenges, yet there has been limited attention to studying this group, which reinforces the need for open dialogue and more research.

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