SciShow
SciShow Psych Talk Show: Kati Morton
Welcome to the very first episode of SciShow Psych Talk Show! Hank talks with Kati Morton about mental health: from how you find a therapist to toxic relationships.
Crash Course
Getting Help - Psychotherapy: Crash Course Psychology
So, you know you'd like to get help with some problematic behavior (like fear of flying). What do you do? Who can you go to for help? Once you've gone, what can you expect? In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about...
SciShow
How Twitter Bots Use Psychology to Fool You
Whether in a good way or a bad way, Twitter bots use psychology to trick you.
TED Talks
Renée Lertzman: How to turn climate anxiety into action
It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and...
Crash Course
Biomedical Treatments: Crash Course Psychology
Do you know how Prozac works? Or lithium? Did you know that electro shock therapy is still a thing? There's a lot to know about biomedical treatments and how they work in tandem with psychotherapy or talk therapy. In this episode of...
TED Talks
Cosmin Mihaiu: Physical therapy is boring -- play a game instead
You've just been injured, and you're on the way home from an hour of physical therapy. The last thing you want to do on your own is confusing exercises that take too long to show results. TED Fellow Cosmin Mihaiu demos a fun, cheap...
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
Factitious Disorder: Why People Fake Serious Illness
You might have faked being sick to avoid doing something unpleasant. However, for people with the factitious disorder, faking illness isn't quite so straightforward.
SciShow
Is Teletherapy Really Effective?
Remote mental health services have been around for a while, long before the pandemic. So, we've had plenty of time to study how well they work, and there are some encouraging findings.
Curated Video
Are We in a Loneliness Epidemic?
Studies indicate that 1 in 5 Americans always or often feel lonely or socially isolated. The overall impact of loneliness on mental wellness is still being determined, however researchers suggest the risk effects of loneliness, isolation...
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
What Kind of Therapy Is Right For You?
The pandemic has more people depressed and anxious than ever. But spilling your problems to a stranger can be scary. How do you know if you should go and seek therapy? What do you need to know, and what’s the evidence for whether it will...
Seven Dimensions
The Role of Emotional Healing
Emotional crises or painful life experiences – situations or events – can lead to emotional trauma, and even to serious conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this video, The Role of Emotional Healing, you will...
Economics Explained
Why Top Investors Are Betting Against The USA
Michael Burry, the investor made famous when he shorted the US housing market before the crash of 2008, has recently bet against the US Bond market. What relationship between the economy and the stock market made him think this would...
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...
All Ears English
2084 - Have You Heard the Term Rent Free in English?
What is a modern and native way to say that someone or something is taking up too much space in your mind? Find out today and learn how American culture has shifted around mental wellness in the last 5 years.
Curated Video
There's a Doctor for Everything
Miss Palomine returns from a doctor’s visit with some medicine her doctor gave her. She talks about the way her doctor helps her and the people in the community. She recites the poem, “My Doctor” and talks about the many different types...
Curated Video
Hoarding Disorder - It’s More than Messy
Hoarding used to be a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder. A person would have persistent thoughts of collecting or acquiring things, or rituals of holding on to items. But research using functional brain imaging has shown that...
Curated Video
How To Stop the Cycle of Negative Relationships
There’s a concept in psychoanalytic theory called the corrective emotional experience. The classical definition of the corrective emotional experience is that it’s a therapeutic process where the therapist helps you experience what was...
Curated Video
How Hypnosis Really Works – An Option For Your Anxiety
Hypnosis works by creating an altered state of awareness where you are deeply relaxed and selectively focused on something. It’s like taking down your psychological defences so that you can process an issue presented to you without...
Curated Video
What To Do If You’re The Toxic One In Your Relationship
Do you feel like you're the toxic one in your relationship? If so, don't worry - you're not alone. In this video, I'm going to share some tips on how to deal with that feeling and start creating a healthier relationship for both yourself...
Curated Video
What is Really Considered a Suicidal Thought?
What is Really Considered a Suicidal Thought?
Curated Video
The Truth Behind Fear Of Vomiting
Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting. It's can be a very debilitating condition that causes people to avoid certain foods and situations for fear of triggering an episode. But what exactly are the triggers, signs and symptoms of...
Curated Video
What Is Agoraphobia Like - How Do You Help It?
What is agoraphobia like and how to help it? Agoraphobia is the fear of being in certain places where you have anxiety and are unable to escape or get help. The diagnostic manual for mental disorders lists five kinds of places that you...