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Stanford Psychology Podcast

143 - Casey Kenyon Brown: Can Your Relationships Make You Depressed?

Dec 5, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Casey Kenyon Brown, a Georgetown University Psychology Professor, dives into how our relationships shape our emotions and mental health. She discusses her journey in psychology and shares insights on empathic accuracy in close relationships. The conversation highlights the dual impact of emotional sharing, especially in caregiving scenarios, and the challenges faced in understanding relational dynamics. Casey also emphasizes the importance of emotional support, particularly for aging populations, revealing how interpersonal processes can influence well-being.
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  • Dr. Casey Kenyon-Brown's research reveals that empathic accuracy in relationships can lead to both beneficial and harmful mental health outcomes depending on the partners' emotional states.
  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of interpersonal emotional processes in maintaining mental health and the need for careful exploration of emotional dynamics in vulnerable populations.

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The Journey into Psychology

Dr. Casey Kenyon-Brown shares her transition from aspiring clinical psychologist to researcher in psychology, emphasizing the role of research in enhancing her understanding of interpersonal emotions. Initially drawn to therapy for her affinity for people and problem-solving, she soon discovered her passion for research while working at a lab focused on adolescent development. This experience opened her eyes to the significant impact of data analysis, transforming her career trajectory towards a focus on how emotional processes influence mental health. Her clinical psychology PhD program provided her with the dual training needed to incorporate both research and clinical practice effectively.

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