This interview is with Jill Nickens of Akathisia Alliance for Education and Research

Akathisia is an extremely distressing neurological disorder characterized by severe agitation, an inability to remain still, and an overwhelming sense of terror. It is primarily a medication side effect. People with this condition can quickly become suicidal and even homicidal. Akathisia is far more common than has been reported in the past and remains dangerously under-diagnosed and under-reported today.

This podcast should not be used in the place of medical advise or psychological treatment. The goal is to help raise awareness about Akathisia. Please considering sharing with mental health and medical professionals in your circle.

In this episode Zac speaks with therapist, writer, and public speaker Stella O'Malley about safetyism, resilience, and childhood anxiety. Stella is a bold public thinker making waves from her home in Ireland. Her work, including her three books which are discussed in this interview, can be found at www.stellaomalley.com and on twitter @stellaomalley3

Opinions expressed here are personal and may not reflect the opinions of the entire field of psychology or its professional associations and colleges.

In this episode Zac sits down with the President of Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship in Canada, Mark Mercer. They discuss why there is a need for such a society, what are the forces that get in the way from freedom of expression and scholarship on campuses, and they make comparisons between Canadian and American institutions. Mark mentions how the legacy media rarely reports on issues of academic freedom making all the more important to share this episode and SAFS with others. Visit www.safs.ca to learn more.