Ep 255 - The History of Mental Illness Prior To The 1800s

What were mental institutions like prior to the 1800s? Mental health care has come a long way. We discuss the type of mental health treatment that was available, how the mentally ill were viewed by society, famous artist’s and monarchs who were rumored to be mentally unwell. We are a forensic psychology podcast that focuses on true crime, pop culture, and psychological analysis. Mental hospital

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Ep: 80 - Stories From A State Mental Hospital - Working in a Mental Hospital- Part 2

Our follow-up on Mental Hospitals. We talk about different stories of their time in mental hospital. Both of these gentlemen have worked in the industry for years as behavioral health techs at state mental hospitals and other locations. Is it dangerous? What is it like?

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Ep: 78 - Stories From A Mental Hospital - Working in a Mental Hospital

We meet up with Dr. Kirk Honda (From the Psychology In Seattle Podcast) about working in inpatient mental hospitals. Professor Michael Drane has worked in various mental health organizations for the past decade. His roles include things like Behavioral Health Technician, and Intake therapist.

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Ep: 57 - The Slenderman Trial/ Stabbing for Slenderman - The Psychology of Shared Psychotic Disorder

In what is NOW known as the SlenderMan Trial, their case has made national news as Anissa Weir and Morgan Geyser were both found NOT GUILTY for attempted first-degree homicide on the basis of being mentally-ill, specifically suffering from Shared Psychotic Disorder.

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Ep: 38 - The Psychology of Electro-Shock Therapy & Other Crazy Cures

In this episode of the podcast, Michael Drane, our resident psycho-therapist is joined once again, by fellow clinician, Justin Krause, to discuss Electro-Shock Therapy. A listener on Twitter wrote in to the show and asked about Electro-shock therapy and whether or not it was effective. Michael and Justin also get into some other ridiculous cures over the years like lobotomies. We hope you enjoy the show!

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Ep: 23 - The Psychology of Schizophrenia - The Psychology of Mental Disorders


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In this episode, Michael and Justin breakdown questions about Schizophrenia and other questions from you! This episode marks the end of Season 1, but we will be back in 2017 with all NEW EPISODES! Questions, Comments, or Topic Ideas? Email us at hello@upcpodcast.com


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About UPC

Unpopular Culture Podcast is a psychology podcast hosted by Professor & Psychoanalyst Michael Drane. With help from professionals in different fields, he seeks to shine light into the broken underbelly of society.

Listen as he takes on the psychology behind subjects like:

True Crime: serial killers, murders, stalkers, cults, forensic analysis

Psychology: mental illness, social phenomenon, mob mentality, psychoanalysis, etc. 

Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, love, Tv analysis, movie analysis. 

We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air. Please consider supporting the show and get access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process.

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