Basics of Emotions in an Animation
“Alfred and Shadow” is a short animation about Alfred the owl, his Shadow, and the emotions he experiences.
An easily digestible film, it shares the basics about types of emotions, and their functions. Shame, fear, sadness, anger, disgust, happiness, and surprise are described as well as how to cope with those feelings.
Good advice (including therapeutic skills) and good education in a neat video package.
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Source: Channel N - October 25, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Art Documentary anger animation brain disgust education emotions fear happiness psychology sadness science shame surprise video Source Type: blogs
10 Self-care Tips for Depression
Jia Stupendous talks about 10 ways to look after yourself in depression. She shares good advice as a peer who has learned from recovery and from pros.
Tips like managing sleep, nutrition, hydration, beauty, social support, and more are all helpful.
This YouTube video is from her channel all about depression. Subscribe and watch more videos online.
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Source: Channel N - October 23, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary General brain depression learning nutrition peer psychology sleep social video volunteerring youtube Source Type: blogs
Ghosts Aren ’t Just for Halloween
“This Old Ghost” is a beautifully rendered short animated film.
Using the metaphor of a ghost, the film explores what it’s like to live with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as well as ultimately finding hope through peers. It was made by the talented creative team at The Secret Illness, an OCD awareness organization from the UK.
You can vote for this video to win a prize for #OCDWeek by liking it on YouTube. Voting closes at 12pm US Eastern Standard Time on Friday, October 14. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - October 13, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Art General anxiety brain ghost hope obsessive compulsive disorder OCD peers psychology short uk video Source Type: blogs
5 Tips to Reduce Anxiety
In a short video produced by the UK’s Anxiety United non-profit organization, 5 top tips to relieve anxiety are described.
These tips are easy and evidence-based things you can begin to do on your own right away. They empower you to use self-care and coping skills to confront, accept, and manage your anxiety symptoms. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - September 28, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary anxiety brain coping mindfulness psychology selfcare uk video Source Type: blogs
Progressive Muscle Relaxation How-To Video
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR, also sometimes known as deep muscle relaxation) is an evidence-based and well-established skill to relax and de-stress.
Useful for anxiety, insomnia, and stressful situations, once you learn the simple technique it’s easy to make it part of your mental health toolkit and practice regularly.
This short educational video was produced for a youth audience by YouthSpace, so it’s easy to understand and follow. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - September 23, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary anxiety brain coping skill exercise insomnia psychology relaxation stress video Source Type: blogs
Hearing Red, Tasting Blue: Synaesthesia
In a short and interesting video with great illustrations, synaesthesia, in which people confuse their senses, is described and explained.
This well-edited video was produced by a high school student for the BrainFacts.org Brain Awareness Video People’s Choice Awards. One of 10 entries in the contest, go see them all and vote for your fave before September 30. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - September 19, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary brain neuroscience senses synaesthesia video Source Type: blogs
Scent, Memory, and Emotion: Connections
Have you noticed strong emotional memories triggered by the scent of food, or maybe a perfume?
In this short video, the scientific connections between smell, memory, and emotion are explained by an expert.
This is a good piece of science communication, with the accessible video made for the BrainFacts.org Brain Awareness Video People’s Choice Awards.
10 short videos await viewer votes, until September 30. Cast your vote today.
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Source: Channel N - September 14, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary brain emotions memory neuroscience psychology smell video Source Type: blogs
Self-managing Physical Health to Improve Bipolar
In a short YouTube video from the Collaborative Research Team to study Psychosocial Issues in Bipolar Disorders (CREST.BD), a community-based participatory research group located at the University of British Columbia, tips for improving physical fitness and diet are shared as methods to improve quality of life in bipolar disorders.
Peer Researcher Victoria Maxwell, who is living well with a Bipolar Disorder, demonstrates fitness and dietary choices while the video’s narrator CREST.BD Network Lead Dr. Erin Michalak describes healthy steps to take, how to make them easier if you struggle, and their evidence-based benef...
Source: Channel N - August 28, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary General Social video bipolar brain CanCon crestbd diet fitness health lifestyle physical quality of life Source Type: blogs
Men ’s Mental Health Perspectives
Men’s Mental Health: Canadian Perspectives is a short video interviewing men and women in the street in Montreal.
Starting with “I don’t know” in answer to questions, it turns out that people do actually have lots of insights about men’s mental health and how to approach getting help.
The video is produced by Dr Rob Whitley from McGill University.
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Source: Channel N - July 29, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary Interview brain CanCon gender mental health montreal psychology video Source Type: blogs
Victim Services Unit Police Dog Lucca
The Vancouver Police Department’s Victim Services Unit has a new member – service dog Lucca.
This specially trained therapeutic dog helps victims of traumatic incidents by accompanying them to court, interviews, and other situations where an empathetic furry friend can help comfort someone as they go through a difficult legal process.
Lucca was able to join the Victim Services Unit thanks to funding from the Vancouver Police Foundation.
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Source: Channel N - June 29, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume)Sandra Kiume Tags: All Documentary brain CanCon crime police ptsd service dog therapy dog trauma video Source Type: blogs
Messages for Youth Newly Diagnosed with Bipolar
For youth, being newly diagnosed with a bipolar spectrum disorder can be a scary and confusing time.
CREST.BD is a participatory community-based research group from UBC that studies bipolar disorders. In one of their initiatives, Peer Researcher Andrea Pacquette co-led the Bipolar Youth Action Project (BYAP) that studied Vancouver Island youth living with bipolar disorders, and how they managed the illness.
This brief but powerful video compiles key messages from the BYAP Youth Action Group, sharing hope, signposting the way to help and self-care, and assuring viewers that they are not alone.
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Source: Channel N - May 28, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary General Interview Andrea Pacquette bipolar Bipolar Youth Action Project brain CanCon crest-bd psychiatry selfcare ubc video Source Type: blogs
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Explaining Schizophrenia
A great short animated video documentary explaining the symptoms and types of schizophrenia.
This video is detailed but easy to digest without being dull or pedantic, and offers evidence-based information. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - April 29, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary brain diagnosis evidence-based psychiatry psychosis schizophrenia video Source Type: blogs
The Pebble Meditation
This guided mindfulness meditation video uses four ordinary pebbles to represent flowers, mountains, water, and space, in order to use visualization mixed with breathing exercises. Very simple and soothing, and uplifting. Easy to practice.
Based on the teachings of Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh, this meditation practice is suitable for all ages and levels of skill. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - March 10, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary brain buddhism meditation Mind-body interventions mindfulness pebble Thich Nhat Hanh video zen Source Type: blogs
