In Your Right Mind

How important is empathy? Experts explain the neural correlates of empathy, why it’s necessary in everyday life and how emotional intelligence differs from Intelligence Quotient (IQ).

“Selfies” are now a common phrase in almost every household and it’s not just among millennials. Experts discuss what narcissism is cognitively speaking, what narcissism looks like in leaders and how society has evolved into an entitled mindset.

A drug originally tested on animals is now in the hands of humans to recreationally get high. Guest speakers explain the severity of this opioid, how it resurfaced, and how it’s already wreaked havoc on many American families.

It’s a disorder that impacts millions of Americans. Despite its prevalence, it’s controversial and destructive. Guest speakers explain what it is, who is mainly impacted and what’s being done to address this disorder.

Don’t let its sweetness fool you. In Your Right Mind’s guest speakers talk about the new addiction that’s impacting families around the world.

Many consider Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder a childhood disorder. However, according to the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, more than 10 million adults have the disorder. Dr. David Velkoff and Dr. Craig Liden talk about the symptoms of ADHD in adults and the increased addiction rates for people who aren’t properly diagnosed. We also have a guest speaker provide her own experience in getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life and getting treated for substance misuse.

Not In My Backyard (NIMBY), it’s the phrase that’s started an explosive community protest movement. NIMBY experts including Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Pete Nielsen, the CEO of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Sovereign Health’s General Counsel Seth Zajac explain the controversy surrounding residents who oppose having treatment facilities within their city.

We’ve all had bosses who were ruthless, manipulative and heartless, but could they be a psychopath? In this week’s In Your Right Mind show, we look into the similarities between CEOs and psychopathic traits. Guest speakers, Dr. Craig Neumann, Dr. Dan Jones and Dr. Carl Gacono talk about the clinical definition of psychopathy, the difference between other personality disorders and how to handle someone who has psychopathic traits.

What’s the cost of perfection? It can cost you your life. Experts compare disordered eating to eating disorders, and share insight on the physical and psychological impacts these illnesses have on their victims. Guest speakers include Dr. Daniel Amen, CEO of Amen Clinics and Janet Whitney, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in treating eating disorders.

Could certain personality traits make kids more at risk of addiction? Experts weigh in on this theory and explain how other factors may be included in this observation. Guest speakers include writer Maia Szalavitz, addiction therapist Dawn Maxwell, Dr. Natalie Castellanos-Ryan, addiction psychologist Dr. Blair Mor and Barbara Theodisou, the founder of international group The Addict’s Mom (TAM).

Despite 1 in 5 Americans suffering from a mental health or substance use disorder, there is still a lingering stigma that impacts how these Americans are treated. With stigma experts from all over the country, we focus on why Americans are facing this predicament, how stigma looks in California and what is being done to address this problem. Guest speakers include Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, John Leyerle (NAMI-OC), Ron Thomas (NAMI-OC) and Dr. Patrick Corrigan.