One of Shayna's favorite games to play in therapy is a card game called, FLUXX. It is a unique and fun game with ever changing rules. And what makes it even better is that there are many different versions, so anyone can find a version they love! In this episode, Shayna and Kathy interviewed the creators of FLUXX, Andy and Kristin Looney. Learn more about them, their games, how they can be used in therapy, and how they are just plain fun to play for everyone.

Looney Labs was founded in 1996 by two former NASA engineers named Looney. The husband and wife team have been creating fun ever since, with Andy inventing the games, and Kristin running the company. Along with the help of four other full-time employees, several part-timers, and an army of fans, the Looneys are changing the way you play! Their most popular game is FLUXX, and other hit games include Loonacy, Chrononauts, Just Desserts, Get the MacGuffin, Aquarius, TimeBreaker, and Pyramid Arcade. If you can beat Andy at his favorite game, Homeworlds, he will give you a medal. Just released: WORD FLUXX and MYSTERY FLUXX -- What's coming next? CAT FLUXX

You can find Looney Games here!

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Age of Ultron, Terminator, I, Robot, The Matrix, and R2D2. What do they all have in common? Yup- they are all movies about AI. Most of the books, movies, and television shows about AI seem to be about machines rising up to take over the world. Well, except R2. Having an R2 may just be worth the risk.

But the fact is, AI is here and touches on almost every aspect of modern life. Shayna and Kathy touch on how AI is already being used related to mental health. They explore the history, the potential benefits, and also the huge potential for harm.

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Types of AI- American University

Enhancing mental health with Artificial Intelligence: Current trends and future prospects

AI as a Mental Health Therapist for Adolescents

Is AI the future of mental health care?

The Unseen Dilemma of AI in Mental Health Care

Regulating AI in mental health care: Ethics of Care Perspective

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Shayna and Kathy are joined by Ana, a clinical social worker who you may remember from the Steven Universe episode (7). Ana discusses what it was like growing up with Percy Jackson and with ADHD, and how those two things are related. Her cat, Percy, also provides some entertainment.

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Percy and ADHD

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