Khan Academy
Bacteria
There is an essential distinction between the bacteria most students recognize as having a negative impact and those living in a symbiotic relationship with us. Sal looks at how bacteria accumulate variation and how they impact our...
TED-Ed
4 Signs of Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse can be much more difficult to spot than physical abuse. A short video explains to viewers the signs they can look for to identify emotional abuse in themselves and others.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Youth: Increasing Favorite Activities
Whether it's putting raindrops on roses or polishing copper kettle to a bright glow, or something else entirely, doing favorites things is a great way to support emotional wellbeing. Viewers of a short video learn how to reduce stress...
PBS
Hemingway's Privilege and Social Position
Three clips from the documentary Hemingway by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick form the basis of a lesson on Ernest Hemingway. Viewers use a graphic organizer to identify elements of privilege and social status that "aided him in creating,...
TED-Ed
"Three Months After" by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
What does despair feel like, and what does it look like? Pupils explore the theme of sadness with the sixth episode from the first season of the "There's a Poem for That" playlist. They watch an animated representation of Cristin O'Keefe...
TED-Ed
"The Nutritionist" by Andrea Gibson
How can poems help people express their innermost feelings? With episode three from the first season of the There's a Poem for That playlist, pupils listen to the narrator share about her inner world. As Andrea Gibson reads her poem,...
TED-Ed
Why Should You Read Sylvia Plath?
Are the works of Sylvia Plath relevant to the modern reader? The narrator of a short video argues for why viewers should read the works of Sylvia Plath, citing lines from Plath's poetry and images from her stories.
American Chemical Society
How Does Adderall™ Work?
How does taking a drug designed to speed the body up calm a brain that's working too fast already? Health scholars examine the effects of Adderall and other amphetamine compounds using a video from the American Chemical Society's...
TED-Ed
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is the focus of a short video that not only explains the various symptoms of the disorder, but also looks at causes and treatments.
TED-Ed
What Is Depression?
Anyone can have a down day, but depression is a very different thing. Learn about the difference, the symptoms, and some treatments for the disease in this short video.
Emergent Order
"The Bust" - The Austrian Theory of Boom and Bust with Lawrence H. White
In the "boom and bust" of a business cycle, what takes place during a recession? What should the role of government be? Watch as an American professor of economics comments on this theory, which mixes the interview with relevant graphics...
Emergent Order
Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek Round Two
In a witty and entertaining video, world-renowned economists John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek come to life and debate impact of government spending on the economy through the medium of a rap song and metaphor of a boxing match.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Depression
A resource on depression. Explains what it is, the physical symptoms, misconceptions about it, whom it affects, types of depression, treatment options, and how to help someone who is depressed.
Favorite Poem Project
Favorite Poem Project: "The Sentence" by Anna Akhmatova
In this video episode [6:40] from Favorite Poem Project, Dr. Nancy Nersessian of Atlanta, Georgia, describes her connection to the poem "The Sentence" by Anna Akhmatova. She describes her tragic childhood loss and brother being "broken"...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Behavior: Psychological Disorders: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Explains what some different types of anxiety disorder are, e.g., panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, and the impact these have on people's lives. [11:23]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Bad News Burnout
How does a never-ending stream of depressing news affect people's mental stability? Find out in this Science Friday discussion.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Thinning Brain May Point to Depression
Scientists have found some evidence that a thinning of the outer brain surface may be a risk factor in depression. They discuss their research in this interview. Aired May 27, 2009 [17:47]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mental Disorders Mood Disorders Depressive Disorders
This lesson will identify, describe and differentiate the primary symptom(s)for each type of depressive disorder.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Psychological Defenses: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain how psychological defense mechanisms are utilized in different situations. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Psychological Defenses."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mental Disorders Mood Disorders Causes of Depression
This lesson will identify, describe and differentiate the primary symptom(s) for situational depressive disorders.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biological Basis of Depression
Understand the biology of depressive disorder. [9:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Psychology Depression and Major Depressive Disorder
Depression is the number one reason people seek mental health services. This video looks at biological factors, psychological factors, and environmental factors involved in depression. [11:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social Support
In times of need, your social network can provide social support in a multitude of ways. This video explains four main types of social support that we can provide for each other. [3:36]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Treating Depression With Antidepressants
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