SciShow
There's More Than One Bipolar Disorder
There are a number of stereotypes about bipolar disorder, but they stray pretty far from what the reality is—especially since there are multiple subtypes that all have their own sets of symptoms.
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4 Psychological Terms That You're Using Incorrectly
At some point, you’ve probably heard someone use any or all of these four words to describe someone. But there’s a really excellent chance that person had no idea what these terms mean. But SciShow is here to help clear up some of these...
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Why Diet Might Be a Big Deal for Mental Health
Mental health is super complicated. And many things, from your genetics to your environment, can affect it. But what you EAT might be having a big impact on your mental health, too.
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These Ant Paramedics Save Their Injured Comrades
A species of ant has been discovered to rescue and tend to the battle wounds of other ants injured while hunting, and scientists think that this is the first time this behavior has ever been observed in insects.
SciShow
This Is Your Brain On Food | Compilation
Food provides our bodies with the energy to go about our daily tasks, but we don't eat only for our physical health. Our brains are also deeply connected to our food.
SciShow
Borderline Personality Disorder: Sorting Fact From Fiction
There are so many persistent myths about Borderline Personality Disorder. But, the reality of being quote “borderline” is much more nuanced — and hopeful. Chapters Borderline Personality Disorder 0:16 identity disturbance 3:11 dialectic...
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Why Does Lithium Help Bipolar Disorder?
There’s no doubt that lithium has a diverse list of uses. But the way that it interacts with our bodies to help treat bipolar disorder is aiding us in better understanding the disorder and potentially developing new drugs to combat it.
SciShow
Mental Health Apps: How Medicine Can Keep Up With Tech
There are thousands of mental health apps out there claiming to do everything from easing insomnia to treating PTSD symptoms, but are those really effective?
SciShow
Meet Your Microglia: Your Brain's Overlooked Superheroes
When talking about the brain, neurons have been dazzling scientists for a long time. But behind every successful neuron is a glial cell - particularly one type of them: microglia.
TED Talks
Cameron Herold: Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs
Bored in school, failing classes, at odds with peers: This child might be an entrepreneur, says Cameron Herold. In his talk, he makes the case for parenting and education that helps would-be entrepreneurs flourish -- as kids and as adults.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell
The word bipolar means 'two extremes.' For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated?...
Crash Course
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Crash Course Psychology
Not sleeping for days on end. Long periods of euphoria. Racing thoughts. Grandiose ideas. Mania. Depression. All of these are symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about mood disorders and...
Curated Video
What Is Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Disorder)?
Howcast - Learn about bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.
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Who Should Take Depression Medication?
Howcast - Learn who should take depression medication from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.
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How Is Bipolar Disorder Treated?
Howcast - Learn how bipolar disorder is treated from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.
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Mental Illnesses Confused with Schizophrenia
Howcast - Learn about the mental illnesses that are often confused with schizophrenia from psychiatrist Jeanie Tse in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
What Is Schizoaffective Disorder?
Howcast - Learn what schizoaffective disorder is from psychiatrist Jeanie Tse in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Howcast - Also known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can be controlled with medication. Learn to spot this condition's hallmark behaviors.
Curated Video
From Mania to Depression: Living with Bipolar Disorder
If you experience intense fluctuations in mood and energy, you may suffer from what’s known as Bipolar disorder. These ups and downs, called manic or depressive episodes, deeply affect the lives of those who suffer from the disorder, and...
Curated Video
Can People With Bipolar Disorder Take Stimulants?
Can people with bipolar disorder take stimulants to treat ADHD? This video addresses this common question, including how stimulants can affect mood stability and the careful management required to balance treatment for both conditions.
Curated Video
Hacking Your Sleep: Melatonin Secrets for Bipolar Disorder and ADHD
Unlock the secrets of circadian rhythms and their impact on mental health with Dr. Tracey Marks, a psychiatrist. Discover why bipolar disorder and ADHD are profoundly affected by a disrupted body clock. Learn about clock genes, sleep...
Curated Video
Can the Keto Diet Help Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia?
Could your diet be the missing piece in managing bipolar disorder or schizophrenia? A surprising new study investigates the ketogenic diet and its potential benefits for mental health. Learn about the science and what this could mean for...
Curated Video
Top 4 Inherited Mental Health Disorders: What You Need to Know
Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks explains the top 4 mental health conditions with the highest heritability (greatest genetic influence). She discusses what heritability means, the role of environmental triggers, and how knowing your family...
Curated Video
Top 5 Conditions Mistaken for Borderline Personality Disorder
This video explores the top 5 unexpected conditions that are commonly mistaken for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It delves into the similarities and differences between BPD and conditions like ADHD, Autism, C-PTSD, Bipolar...