Understanding the Misunderstood
Erika Tinsley, a student with an interest in psychology and neuroscience, aims to shed light on the misconceptions regarding mental health that foster a world of stigma. Through spreading awareness about various topics surrounding mental health conditions, Erika hopes to help others understand themselves and the misunderstood.
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Episodes
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
She's back! In this episode, Erika talks about what she has been up to for the last year, and reveals a huge project that she has been working on to help people feel supported.
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
In this episode, Erika uncovers the effects of trauma and abuse with special guest and best-selling author Frank Leonardis.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
In this episode, Erika discusses the topic of abuse, explaining its effects and the trauma that it can cause to an individual.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
In this episode, Erika discusses bipolar disorder with one of her program friends named Ayana Chang, who dives into her personal experiences and struggles with the disorder.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
In this episode, Erika reveals the facts and myths related to bipolar disorder, its symptoms, and announces an upcoming interview with a special guest on the next episode.
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
In this episode, Erika addresses how gender can have a devastating impact on how we view mental health, as seen through the lens of a woman, male, non-binary person, transgender person, agender person, or other.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
***TRIGGER WARNING!
In this episode, Erika reveals the myths surrounding self-harm, provides resources to get help, and uncovers lesser-known ways that people can self-harm.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
In this episode, Erika discusses the ways in which clinical depression manifests differently for everyone, how it should not be defined, and common misconceptions.
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
In this episode, Erika uncovers the different subtypes of eating disorders while also addressing the misconceptions related to body image and eating disorders.
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
In this episode, Erika addresses misconceptions about anxiety, the different types, and possible treatment options available.