Healthcare Triage
New Obesity Drugs May Impact Mental Health
In mid to late 2023 there was a flurry of news reports about patients taking new weight loss drugs reporting associated mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts. There's still a lot of research to be done to fully understand...
Curated Video
CBD is Everywhere, But Who's Regulating It?
You see them everywhere: CBD gummies, CBD lotions, CBD drinks, CBD toothpicks. But what exactly are you buying? Buyer beware! We dive deep into why the FDA is cracking down on CBD companies over “unsupported” medical claims and how you...
Curated Video
A Blood Test That Can Diagnose Depression?
Did you know there’s a blood test that can detect your risk of depression? why aren’t we using it? Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, with 1 in every 6 adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. And...
Curated Video
Can Psilocybin or MDMA Treat Depression and Anxiety?
There's even a study using psilocybin (from mushrooms) to help doctors and nurses suffering from burnout! So why the excitement, and what's the downside? We’ll break it down, recap highs and lows from key studies, explain how these drugs...
Curated Video
Sleepwalking: When Good Sleep Goes Bad
Sleep disorders affect millions of people. Problems include everything from insomnia to much stranger conditions - like sleepwalking. Hosts Alok Patel, MD and Sheena Williams, RN explain what the brain is supposed to be doing as it...
Curated Video
Why Do Footballers Chew Gum?
Chewing gum activates the receptors in our gums that send information to the brain. The added bonus of an increased heart rate also allows the muscles to receive more blood. This is why so many professional footballers and basketball...
Seven Dimensions
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...
Seven Dimensions
Understanding Gen Z
Understanding Gen Z is a video that provides insight into those born between 1996 and 2010. They have lived their entire lives fully connected digitally and their identity has been shaped by the digital age and a volatile global...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kevin Kumashiro - Anti-Asian Hate
In this video, Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, interim dean of the School of Education at Hofstra University, addresses the issue of anti-Asian hate in the United States, which has intensified amidst recent events. He identifies three key factors...
Great Big Story
Anxiety Relief with ASMR
Dive into the world of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) with a passionate ASMR artist who shares a personal journey of pain, healing, and helping others. Discover the misconceptions around ASMR and witness how it goes beyond...
Great Big Story
Anxiety Relief with ASMR
Dive into the world of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) with a passionate ASMR artist who shares a personal journey of pain, healing, and helping others. Discover the misconceptions around ASMR and witness how it goes beyond...
Curated Video
Unusual Eateries: From Goldfish Fryers to Dark Stress Release Restaurants
This video showcases innovative and unique dining experiences - from a tempura deep fryer with live goldfish swimming in cool water below to a dark restaurant in Beijing where patrons dine in total darkness and can destress by smashing...
Curated Video
John Whitmore's Team Development Model
He may be most famous for his GROW Model of coaching, but John Whitmore's Team Development Model is a valuable way to understand how groups form into teams.
Curated Video
NLP Change Work: How Does NLP Go about Changing People?
The biggest claims that NLP practitioners make are that NLP has a toolkit of methods for helping people to change. This includes things like lack of confidence, uncertainty about decisions, stress, and anxiety. So, what is the basic...
Curated Video
Wellbeing A-Z -Needles
What is Belonephobia? It’s a fear of Needles, and is more common than you think!
Institute of Human Anatomy
Science of Meditation: Brain Waves 101
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of neural oscillations and their profound influence on meditative states. Starting from the very basics, we explore the...
Curated Video
Psychiatrist or Therapist: Who Should YOU See?
Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks delves into the key differences between psychiatrists and therapists, offering guidance on choosing the right mental health professional based on symptoms and treatment needs. The video also explores the...
The Guardian
Finding a Voice After Years of Silence
After years of surgery and therapy, Sam is finally regaining his voice. It has been an emotional journey that included struggling with speech difficulties, feelings of desperation, and a breakthrough moment. He expresses gratitude and...
Brave Wilderness
Deadly Bite!? Blue Ring Octopus
The Blue Ring Octopus is notoriously the most deadly animal on the planet due to its extremely venomous bite. Just one chomp contains enough venom to kill over 20 people! In this video Mark Vins will attempt to touch this creature to...
Curated Video
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which a person has unwanted intrusive and repetitive thoughts that become obsessions. These obsessions then make them do things to relieve the thoughts, a behavior called compulsions....
PBS
What Does It Mean to Be a "Good" Student? | Creators for Change
What does it mean to say someone is a "good" student? Today Danielle breaks down the stereotype of the perfect student and why grades alone don't define children. She also examines the systems and barriers that stop young girls and...
Curated Video
Frustration Intolerance: Signs You Have It & 4 Fun Ways to Build Patience
Frustration intolerance is a problem where you become overwhelmed or frustrated quickly in tasks or situations. It's a common problem that can be difficult to overcome. In this video, we'll discuss 4 fun ways to build patience and...
Curated Video
How to Use Your Nerves To Calm Yourself
Vagal stimulation maneuvers work best for anxiety you feel physically, like heart racing, body sweating or feeling light-headed. But you don’t have to be in the throes of a panic attack to do it. You can do it if you’re feeling tense and...
Curated Video
How To Tell If You Have Harm OCD
In this video, we'll be discussing harm OCD, which is a specific type of OCD where people are worried about harming others. We'll discuss the signs and symptoms of harm OCD, as well as how to get help if you think you might have it.