Crash Course
OCD & Anxiety Disorders: Crash Course Psychology
Ever call someone OCD because they like to have a clean apartment? Ever tell someone you have a phobia of spiders when, in fact, they just creep you out a little? In this episode of Crash Course psychology, Hank talks about OCD and...
Crash Course
Test Anxiety: Crash Course Study Skills
Exams can be terrifying. It's easy to feel like the weight of the world rests in these moments - like this one test determines your grades and, in turn, your whole future - even if you know, rationally, that this isn't really the case....
TED Talks
TED: There's no shame in taking care of your mental health | Sangu Delle
When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society...
SciShow
How to Get to Know Yourself in a Healthy Way
Self-reflection could link to negative feelings, but it could also be helpful if you know how to avoid those pitfalls. So let’s learn how self-reflection works and get to know yourself in a healthy way!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes insomnia? - Dan Kwartler
What keeps you up at night? Pondering deep questions? Excitement about a big trip? Stress about unfinished work? What if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? This seemingly unsolvable loop is at the heart of...
Crash Course
Trauma & Addiction: Crash Course Psychology
So, what do Batman and J.R.R. Tolkien have in common? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It used to be called "Shellshock" and it can be really really really destructive. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank lays out the low...
SciShow
Why Is It Important to Express Your Feelings?
Expressing your emotions is important—not just for your mental health, but for your physical health as well.
Curated Video
Sleepy, Grumpy, Gasping for Air? 7 Sleep Apnea Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
This video explores the often-overlooked connection between sleep apnea and psychiatric problems. Discover seven common signs of sleep apnea, its physical consequences, and its potential impact on mental health. Learn how sleep apnea can...
Curated Video
Psychedelic Update: LSD On The Fastrack For Anxiety
Discover the groundbreaking development in mental health: MM-120, an LSD-derived drug for anxiety treatment, now with FDA breakthrough status. Explore its science, potential, and the journey towards FDA approval, plus natural methods to...
Curated Video
Imposter Syndrome: Do you sometimes feel you're not up to the job?
It's called 'Imposter Syndrome' and we all get it sometimes. How can you overcome it, when it really matters? It often manifests with the feeling of 'how did I get here? I'm just a little kid.' It can affect anyone from the newest...
Wonderscape
The Startling Rate of Teen Smoking and Its Dangers
Despite widespread awareness of the severe health risks, over 3,200 kids under the age of 18 start smoking daily. Understand the addictive nature of nicotine found in cigarettes and other tobacco products, making it extremely challenging...
Curated Video
Understanding Defense Mechanisms: The Mind's Protection Squad
Have you ever said or done something you later regretted? Or felt like your emotions run the show? Our minds use hidden strategies called defense mechanisms to protect us from uncomfortable feelings. In this video, I explain what they...
After Skool
5 Keys to Beating Stress - Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins' 5 Keys to Beating Stress 1. Feed Your Mind 2. Strengthen Your Body/Change Your Physical State 3. Find a Mission Bigger Than Yourself 4. Get a Role Model 5. Help Someone Worse Off Than You
Curated Video
Infrasound - Low-Frequency Sound
Sound at frequencies below 20 Hertz, the lower limit of normal human hearing. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: Cannabis
Cannabis is a controversial drug: there are debates around its production, legal status and use. What are the facts behind the use of this drug, and how safe or dangerous is it? Biology - Healthy Living - Cannabis is a mild sedative and...
Seven Dimensions
Conversation Skills: Discussing Sensitive Topics
A sensitive topic is one that people respond to emotionally. It might be a controversial issue that everyone has an opinion about, or it could be something that is very personal to one individual. Usually we discuss sensitive topics with...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
English Stealing German Words - The True Origins of English Words with German Roots
English Stealing German Words - The True Origins of English Words with German Roots Did you know that many English words have German origins? But have you ever wondered if these words are being used correctly? In this video, I dive into...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking with Virtual Reality and AI
Learn how to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking (with Ovation). Speaking anxiety and communication apprehension are a major barrier for many professionals. Practicing with a virtual reality trainer like Ovation can greatly reduce...
Curated Video
Culture Shock [The 4 Stages of Adaptation]
When we move to another country, we are often exposed to a culture different from ours and need to go through four stages of transition: Honeymoon, frustration, adjustment, and adaptation. Some people are excited about the foreign...
Mister Simplify
Human Defense Mechanisms by Anna Freud - Simplest Explanation Ever
Why do people get defensive time and again? What do we actually direct towards when we refer to defensiveness? Where do defense mechanisms come from? These and some more questions will be explained as we look at the contributions of...
Curated Video
The Thrill of the Fall: Unpacking the Psychology of Bungee Jumping
Join a group of adventurous students as they confront their fears by bungee jumping from a 35-meter-high viaduct in Burgundy. This video explores the psychological aspects of thrill-seeking behaviors, revealing why people are drawn to...
Healthcare Triage
Can Weighted Blankets Help Insomnia?
Insomnia is terrible, and it can be more prevalent among individuals with other psychiatric disorders. Treatment is available, but there can be a lot of barriers,. Medication is generally only a short term solution. There are proponents...
Healthcare Triage
Climate Change Is Already Impacting Our Health
Massive storms, flooding, extreme heat, droughts, air pollution, increased rates of disease, changes to our food and water… global warming, and the changes to climate that come with it, are increasing human health risks. Our physical and...
Healthcare Triage
Zoloft, Mounjaro, and Social Stigma
Drugs that do a pretty good job of easing symptoms of depression and drugs that really help people struggling with obesity have a couple things in common. The first is that we have almost no idea how they work, and the second is that...