People with Mental Health Concerns Want You
The Mood Disorders Association of BC compiled this video after asking its members what they want people to know about living with mental health concerns.
It’s a poignant and nicely produced video that gets clear voices across. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - February 20, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Interview brain lived experience mental health mental health concerns mental illness Mood disorder Mood Disorders Association of BC video Source Type: blogs
What is Depression? Animation Explains
A short, elegant animated video, What is Depression?, describes the common yet serious condition, and the differences between clinical depression and just feeling sad.
In a short version of a lesson on TedEd (full lesson available here), Helen M Farrell explains symptoms and treatments of depression, and gives tips for how you might help a friend or family member who is suffering from it.
Excellent and helpful video. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - January 15, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary animation brain depression Helen M Farrell neuroscience psychiatry psychology symptoms TED video Source Type: blogs
Brain Scan Knowledge Translation Music Video
“Scan the B-R-A-I-N: How to tell a good from a bad fMRI study” is a fantastic student video about how to tell a good from a bad fMRI study, in an excellent example of knowledge translation (the transfer of knowledge from scientific realm to public audiences).
This catchy, stylish music video features the UCL Msc student singing about brain scans, accompanied by slick, high tech neuroscience images. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - November 29, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: Documentary General Online education brain brain scan criticism fMRI Functional magnetic resonance imaging knowledge translation music music video neuroimaging neuroscience Scientific method student UCL Source Type: blogs
Talking to Kids About a Family Suicide Attempt
An excellent, well-researched and professionally produced video takes on a difficult task: how to talk to kids and teens about a suicide attempt made by a family member or friend.
With four scenarios, this video offers advice and examples, with acted-out dialogues. It talks about how to handle discussions differently with kids in three age groups: preschoolers, school-aged children, and teenagers.
The web site also offers additional resources and information, such as places to turn in America for more support, including 24/7 helplines. It also offers videos and information broken down by age group instead of the 19 minute ...
Source: Channel N - October 20, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary brain children family psychology suicide support teens veterans video youth Source Type: blogs
Suicide & Depression: A Matter of Laugh or Death
An uplifting TEDx talk by comedian Frank King on the subject of depression and suicide.
A mixture of tragic topics and funny language makes the oft-taboo subject more palatable. A well done, short talk about what the issues are and how to assist someone who is suicidal.
Learn to give voice to your feelings, and help others. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - September 25, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Funny Lecture brain comedy depression emotions Frank King prevention psychology suicide TED video Source Type: blogs
Suicide & Depression: A Matter of Laugh or Death
An uplifting TEDx talk by comedian Frank King on the subject of depression and suicide.
A mixture of tragic topics and funny language makes the oft-taboo subject more palatable. A well done, short talk about what the issues are and how to assist someone who is suicidal.
Learn to give voice to your feelings, and help others. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - September 25, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Funny Lecture brain comedy depression emotions Frank King prevention psychology suicide TED video Source Type: blogs
Post-Partum Disorders in African-American Women
A new partnership of the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) have partnered with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) to create the Mental Health Across the Lifespan Initiative for African-American women.
This video is part of a collection of resources, discussing mental health across the lifespan but in particular post-partum depression and post-partum psychosis.
Learn more about the initiative and its resources here. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - August 27, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary General african-american depression lifespan mood disorders post-partum depression postpartum psychiatry psychology psychosis women Source Type: blogs
Empathy or Sympathy?
In a beautifully animated short video using an audio clip from a Brene Brown RSA talk, the noted author and psychologist talks about the difference between empathy and sympathy.
The illustrations are exquisite, and convey the meaning of Brown’s words very clearly. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - January 5, 2015 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Lecture brain empathy psychology relationships social sympathy video Source Type: blogs
Mindfulness Meditation Video for Working with Difficulties
From the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center, researcher Diana Winston created this short guided meditation video to help work with life’s difficulties.
Whether it’s difficult emotions, body sensations, or stressful events, mindfulness meditation can help with calming and focussing the mind to cope with life more effectively.
UCLA MARC offers a range of free mindfulness videos and mp3s in a variety of lengths and for different topics. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - December 22, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Meditation anxiety attention brain Diana Winston emotions mindfulness psychology video Source Type: blogs
Why Our Brains Love Babies
A brief and interesting educational video from AsapSCIENCE explains why people are hard-wired to find babies so cute.
In what’s known scientifically as “baby schema,” babies’ elements and proportions come together to make them aesthetically pleasing to humans, and through our brain’s reward system we are motivated to care for them.
(Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - November 29, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary brain children neuroscience parenting psychology video Source Type: blogs
Policing Mental Illness Crisis
A great short documentary on police treatment of people in mental health crisis.
A look at the formation of a Crisis Intervention Team and the special training given to police officers who wear plain clothes and apply mental health first aid. Includes an interview with a person with a diagnosis, and family members, on what it’s like to be involved in mental health crisis involving police.
A hopeful look at best practices and good results in crisis intervention.
(Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - November 17, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary brain crisis law mental health police psychiatry psychology video violence Source Type: blogs
Comedian Ruby Wax Laughs at Mental Illness
Comedian Ruby Wax gives a TED Talk with amusing perspectives on mental illness.
“Your pets are happier than you are,” she says.
A viral video that shares powerful information with a spoonful of fun. Includes Ruby’s own handmade visual aids. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - October 29, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Funny Lecture brain LOL mental health mental illness neuroscience psychology ted talk video Source Type: blogs
Face-to-Face with Mark Henick on Mental Health Awareness Day
A brief interview with Mark Henick, a board member of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and person with lived experience of mental health issues and suicide attempts.
Mark’s tireless mental health advocacy to combat stigma has led to numerous speaking engagements, including a popular TEDxToronto talk on “Why we Choose Suicide.”
This year for Mental Illness Awareness Week, Mark has been chosen as one of the Faces of Mental Illness. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - October 10, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Interview advocacy brain CanCon Faces of Mental Illness Mark Henick stigma suicide video Source Type: blogs
Easy Anxiety Relief in a Mindfulness Meditation Video
A mindfulness guided meditation video to help you overcome anxiety and fear.
In this simple 15 minute video, a calm male voice leads you through a breathing exercise, and repeating a series of mantras that focus on creating a sense of inner peace.
(Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - September 29, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Meditation anxiety brain guided meditation mindfulness video Source Type: blogs
How to Overcome Stage Fright
A funny and very endearing TED Talk by folk singer Joe Kowan about experiencing and overcoming severe stage fright.
Kowan describes his discomfort as well as his unique and creative strategy for coping with it – performing a song that confronts it head on.
I’m reminded of Brene Brown’s advice on coping with shame; by admitting to our vulnerabilities, others see us as authentic, and appreciate our humanity more than if we try to mask our fears.
Bravo, Joe! (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - September 17, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Funny Lecture anxiety brain Joe Kowan psychology stage fright ted talk video vulnerability Source Type: blogs
