Tag: Politics
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Balancing Personal Optimism and National Concerns
On “What’s Trending,” hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Jude Black discuss why Americans balance personal optimism with national worries. Cultural Influence Americans often maintain personal optimism but express worry about the nation’s future, influenced by cultural pride and societal norms. Negativity Bias Evolutionarily, humans are wired to focus on problems for survival,…
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LA’s Mental Health Budget is Getting a Boost But Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
LA is investing more in mental health, but is it making a difference? On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the effectiveness of current spending and the need for accountability. Increased Funding, Heightened Concerns LA’s mental health budget is on the rise, but questions remain about…
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Power Across Parties: Exploring Bipartisan Authority
On “What’s Trending,” hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss how both sides of politics can lean towards wanting more control, even if it seems like they shouldn’t. Power on All Sides We’ll see that it’s not just one group that likes to be in charge. Both sides, left and right,…
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Cancel Culture: Is It Driven by Our Political Beliefs?
On “Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss about the new study suggesting there’s a strong link between political beliefs and our desire to “cancel” others. Politics Has Become Personal When political views are deeply tied to our identity, any challenge to those…
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My Partner Has Extreme Political Views – How Do We Survive?
Political tensions are running high. This viewer is worried because her partner has adopted radically different political views. It’s causing constant arguments and a growing sense of disconnect. On ‘Life Quakes,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant gives advice on how couples can be successful even with different views. Politics…
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Gun Ownership and the Rise of Political Violence: A Worrying Trend
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest Dr. Cortina Peters discuss the rise of political violence in America and the worrying connection to gun ownership. The Study’s Findings UC Davis research found a correlation between gun ownership (especially assault-style weapons) and support for the use of political violence. The Psychology…