In this long overdue episode of Psychologize U Dr. Hall sits down with Dr. Keya Wiggins-Jackson to discuss couples therapy. They review some of the stigma that causes resistance to therapy, some of the common issues couples face and how therapy could help many couples navigate issues in the relationship.

Psychologize U is a weekly, hour-long podcast about mental health. Dr. Ritch Hall is a practicing therapists with a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues. This podcast is psychoeducational and thus, not intended to be psychological, or medical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. If you need specific psychological support please contact a professional.

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S01E07 | Series Episode 7

In this week’s episode of Psychologize U we invite psychologist Tracey King on the podcast to discuss the tragic death of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst. We discuss the signs and symptoms of depression, how to seek help, and how to aid someone whom you might fear suffers from depression. High Functioning depression can often look different than what most look for with depression symptoms, and in Black women it can be completely overlooked when they appear successful in other arenas.

If you are worried that yourself, or someone you know might be struggling with depression you can contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or you can text the National Crisis Line by texting “Strength” to 741-741.

Psychologize U is a weekly, hour-long podcast about mental health. Dr. Ritch Hall and Frank Baker are practicing therapists with a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues. This podcast is psychoeducational and thus, not intended to be psychological, or medical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. If you need specific psychological support please contact a professional.

Find us on the Web at: https://linktr.ee/PsychologizeU

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S01E06 | Series Episode 6

In this week’s episode of Psychologize U we invite Dr. Troy Moles, Director of Counseling and Sports Psychology at Indiana University, and Louis Ferguson onto the podcast to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals historic return to the Super Bowl after 33 years. We discuss how a sports achievement can be so significant to fans, as well as to the players. We also discuss ways to take a healthy approach to the possibility of a win or a loss on the big day.

Psychologize U is a weekly, hour-long podcast about mental health. Dr. Ritch Hall and Frank Baker are practicing therapists with a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues. This podcast is psychoeducational and thus, not intended to be psychological, or medical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. If you need specific psychological support please contact a professional.

Find us on the Web at: https://linktr.ee/PsychologizeU

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Email questions comments and concerns to:  PsychologizeU@gmail.com

S01E05 | Series Episode 5

In this week’s episode of Psychologize U we invite psychologist Tracey King on the podcast to discuss the how we should make S.M.A.R.T. New Years Resolutions. It is hard to know whether to make resolutions in 2022, but it can be valuable to self reflect and set goals for yourself. We also discuss the benefit of setting boundaries with others, and we try to develop new ways of being, and interacting with our systems. It is the first show of 2022, and we sincerely hope everyone’s year is off to a good start.

Psychologize U is a weekly, hour-long podcast about mental health. Dr. Ritch Hall and Frank Baker are practicing therapists with a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues. This podcast is psychoeducational and thus, not intended to be psychological, or medical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. If you need specific psychological support please contact a professional.

Find us on the Web at: https://linktr.ee/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychologizeU

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Email questions comments and concerns to:  PsychologizeU@gmail.com

S01E04 | Series Episode 4

In this week’s episode of Psychologize U we invite psychologist Kalynda Smith on the podcast to discuss the challenges of being a black woman in high-performing fields. This discussion was inspired by the mental health needs of Simone Biles, who took a break from the 2021 Olympics. We discussed how it can be challenging to protect an African American identity in the workplace, and how important it is to understand ourselves when trying to traverse the world in black skin.

Psychologize U is a weekly, hour-long podcast about mental health. Dr. Ritch Hall and Frank Baker are practicing therapists with a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues. This podcast is psychoeducational and thus, not intended to be psychological, or medical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. If you need specific psychological support please contact a professional.

Find us on the Web at: https://linktr.ee/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologizeU

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Email questions comments and concerns to:  PsychologizeU@gmail.com

S01E03 | Series Episode 3

In this episode, Ritch & Frank discuss the stigmas that affect our view of mental health and how media portrayals and modeling have taught us to fear mental illness and thus avoid seeking help. They discuss how to break down some of those stigmas by seeking support, and challenging these ideas so that you could get the treatment that could save your life.

Psychologize U is a weekly, hour-long podcast about mental health. Dr. Ritch Hall and Frank Baker are practicing therapists with a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues. This podcast is psychoeducational and thus, not intended to be psychological, or medical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. If you need specific psychological support please contact a professional.

Find us on the Web at: https://linktr.ee/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologizeu/

Email questions comments and concerns to: PsychologizeU@gmail.com

S01E02 | Series Episode 2

Episode 1 of Psychologize U introduces us to our hosts Ritch Hall & Frank Baker. They tell you who they are, and why they have decided to start a podcast about mental health.  They discuss some of the reasons why a person might choose to go to therapy and how they might benefit from it. They also discuss what to expect from the first session with a therapist, and how to know when you have the right therapist. 

Psychologize U is a weekly, hour-long podcast about mental health. Dr. Ritch Hall and Frank Baker are practicing therapists with a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues. This podcast is psychoeducational and thus, not intended to be psychological, or medical assessment, diagnosis, or intervention. If you need specific psychological support please contact a professional.

Find us on the Web at: https://linktr.ee/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologizeU

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologizeu/

Email questions comments and concerns to:  PsychologizeU@gmail.com

S01E01 | Series Episode 1

A commercial for the newest mental health podcast Psychologize U, by Ritch Hall, and Frank Baker.