Mental Status

Welcome back to Mental Status! Today is a special episode. On today's episode, Yash will be going solo to tell everyone the true story behind why she has left the field of psychology...sort of. After some time away, she’s ready to share some of immensely challenging experiences she faced on the final stretch of her Masters journey and before starting her career. Join Yash as she reflects on the strange path this has led her on, including her insights on the sometimes brutal reality of beco...

Welcome back to Mental Status! We are super excited to finally be back on the wagon after a bit of an unplanned hiatus the past few months. In today's episode, we’ll dive into what’s been happening behind the scenes over the past few months, addressing our absence and some of the reasons behind this. In light of some of these reasons we'll also touch on some small changes to the podcast moving forward and what you can expect from us in these next few months! Join us as we catch up and ...

Welcome back to Mental Status! Today's episode is a fun one as we unpack everything students hear when they tell people they study psychology. If you study psychology, you have more than likely heard many, (and potentially all) of these things, including the famed: "ArE yOu PsYcHoAnaLYsInG mE?" Some may make you laugh, while others may make you groan. Regardless, enjoy as we share our honest reactions and reflections hearing these lines. You may even get some ideas for how you can respond!...

Welcome back to Mental Status! Today, we're diving into the unique journey of studying and practicing psychology with ADHD. Drawing from lived experience, Josh opens up about some of the challenges he's faced and others may face in managing ADHD through the journey of becoming a Psychologist. He shares what his challenges have looked like, and the strategies he has employed - in both academia and professional practice. From the rigors of studying psychology, to navigating the complexities o...

Welcome back to Mental Status! In this episode, we continue our Masters Diaries series, where we delve into the journeys of master's students and graduates. Today we have the privilege of sitting down with another Master of Clinical Psychology student to uncover the grades and experiences that secured their place in this sought-after program, as well as the insights they have gained as a result of their studies. We will unravel Claire's honest experiences and journeys from her in...