Peer Review

The Psych Show with Dr. Ali Mattu

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Reviewed:: Feb 11, 2022 by Psychology

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Overview:

Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu releases weekly videos “about mental health and psychology that are fun and easy to understand.” Each video is designed to explore important, "every day" questions such as those posed by Dr. Mattu in his introductory video entitled The Psych Show with Psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu: "Do you want to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and actions? Be a better friend, manage stress, and make healthier choices?"

Type of Material:

YouTube Channel (Videos)

Recommended Uses:

Particular presentations can augment class discussions in courses such as General Psychology. The videos can be assigned in advance of class or can be presented in class. Areas that are covered in class materials and texts can be compared with (and/or discussed in light of) material presented in the videos.

Technical Requirements:

The videos can be watched through a web browser or via the YouTube app.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

The videos introduce a wide variety of topics related to psychology (with a particular focus on mental health). They promote comprehension of psychology concepts and psychological processes while also supporting self-awareness and self-insight.

Target Student Population:

High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division

All individuals who are interested in learning more about psychology and mental health will find the videos beneficial.

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

No prerequisite knowledge is required.

Content Quality

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Strengths:

The large variety of topics covered on this YouTube channel present psychology in a practical and applied manner.
The presented topics are both important and meaningful. Examples include how to study, myths about psychologists, how to sleep better, how to cope with anxiety, and being a therapist.
Students will find the topics relatable, and the contemporary presentation format will engage them.

Concerns:

None.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

Dr. Mattu is open and candid about his own challenges, which likely puts his listeners at ease.
Dr. Mattu takes suggestions for topics and feedback from his listeners, and he creates presentations for these.
The presentations generally run from a few minutes to approximately one (1) hour, making them accessible for either in-class viewing or out-of-class assignments.

Concerns:

None.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

The videos are easy to access through a web browser or YouTube app.
Key points are written/presented on the screen, thus supporting comprehension.
Auto-generated English captions are available.

Concerns:

None.

Other Issues and Comments:: Dr. Ali Mattu's WebSite: http://alimattu.com/
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