Youth-Oriented Recovery in Practice
A great animated video from the Youth Council of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, about what it means to put recovery principles to practice for youth.
A clever and nicely-produced video, it points out important things to watch for when providing mental health services to youth.
Much food for thought, indeed.
To learn more about recovery-oriented principles for youth, click here. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - March 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Sandra Kiume Tags: All Documentary General brain Canada mental health recovery services video youth Source Type: blogs
Depression Behind Comedy: Kevin Breel
In this powerful TED Talk, comedian Kevin Breel talks about his lived experience with depression.
He makes the distinction between sadness and clinical depression, and discusses why it’s so important to talk about it in society. Suicide can be the result of depression, and he talks about his experience with suicidality. He argues against stigma.
His delivery is intense, and the personal nature of his remarks make them even more effective and real.
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Source: Channel N - January 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Sandra Kiume Tags: All General Lecture brain comedian depression mental illness psychology suicide video Source Type: blogs
Logan Paul Makes Amends for Suicide Video
I believe in second chances when someone is sincerely apologetic and makes amends for their mistakes. This appears to be the case with YouTuber Logan Paul.
A month ago he posted an insensitively offensive video about suicide. The backlash was fierce, and although he apology video it took a few weeks to organize a more substantial response. He has gone to suicide prevention experts including people with lived experience, to learn more about suicide and suicide prevention and to use his situation as a teachable moment for himself and for his viewers. He also is donating a million dollars to suicide prevention including $250,...
Source: Channel N - January 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Sandra Kiume Tags: All Documentary General celebrity media suicide youtube Source Type: blogs
Are You An Imposter?
The imposter syndrome might be hindering your mental health and keeping you from believing you deserve your success.
This short video explains the phenomenon in detail, discussing what it is and some science that has studied it.
SciShowPsych is a YouTube series delving into all kinds of psychology and brain science topics. View more of their videos on their channel. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - December 29, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary General anxiety brain imposter psychology video Source Type: blogs
Can Electricity Supercharge Your Brain?
A new treatment trend is tCDS, or transcranial direct stimulation, using electricity to enhance mental health and relieve depression, improve sleep, and more.
Or so the manufacturers claim. Is it legit?
In this short video, the pros and cons are discussed and skepticism is raised, with a closer look at the science behind the trend. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - December 29, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Sandra Kiume Tags: All Documentary General brain mental health neuroscience psychology video Source Type: blogs
Can Electricity Supercharge Your Brain?
A new treatment trend is tCDS, or transcranial direct stimulation, using electricity to enhance mental health and relieve depression, improve sleep, and more.
Or so the manufacturers claim. Is it legit?
In this short video, the pros and cons are discussed and skepticism is raised, with a closer look at the science behind the trend. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - December 29, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Documentary General brain mental health neuroscience psychology video Source Type: blogs
A Mom ’ s Forensic Mental Health Success Story
“Heather: Forensic Mental Health Success Stories” is a short and lovely video telling the story of a woman who was involved in the mental health forensic care system in Canada.
With beautifully rendered drawings illustrating Heather’s tale in a storybook titled “Dear Sam,” she reads her tale aloud to her son, with the saga unfolding page by page.
Heather begins to have hallucinations and hear voices, and at first doctors can’t help her. One day a voice tells her to walk too close to a senior woman, and ends up knocking her to the ground. Police attend and arr...
Source: Channel N - November 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sandra Kiume Tags: All Documentary General brain CanCon child custody court forensic law mental health psychiatry psychosis video Source Type: blogs
A Mom ’s Forensic Mental Health Success Story
“Heather: Forensic Mental Health Success Stories” is a short and lovely video telling the story of a woman who was involved in the mental health forensic care system in Canada.
With beautifully rendered drawings illustrating Heather’s tale in a storybook titled “Dear Sam,” she reads her tale aloud to her son, with the saga unfolding page by page.
Heather begins to have hallucinations and hear voices, and at first doctors can’t help her. One day a voice tells her to walk too close to a senior woman, and ends up knocking her to the ground. Police attend and arr...
Source: Channel N - November 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Sandra Kiume Tags: All Documentary General brain CanCon child custody court forensic law mental health psychiatry psychosis video Source Type: blogs
3 Tips to Stay Strong in Tough Times
From the Chrissy B. Show, three tips to stay strong in tough times such as facing loss.
Including an anecdote from her own family, Chrissy illustrates how there is hope and life changes, and talks about how to challenge negativity.
The Chrissy B. Show is a TV show about mental health and wellness from the UK. (Source: Channel N)
Source: Channel N - November 15, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All General brain coping loss mental health psychology video wellness Source Type: blogs
