SciShow
Why Eating Disorders Are Way More Common Than You Think
Eating disorders are very serious psychological conditions that can also be very dangerous - and they are much more common than you think.
SciShow
Why You Have That Little, Lying Voice in Your Head
If you feel something inside you say, “I really don’t think you’re strong enough,” you don’t necessarily have to trust that little voice—it might not know you as well as you think it does.
TED Talks
TED: How data from a crisis text line is saving lives | Nancy Lublin
When a young woman texted DoSomething.org with a heartbreaking cry for help, the organization responded by opening a nationwide Crisis Text Line for people in pain. Nearly 10 million text messages later, the organization is using the...
TED Talks
Sandra Aamodt: Why dieting doesn't usually work
In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they're 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she...
Curated Video
Beyond Anorexia and Bulimia: Exploring the Spectrum of Eating Disorders
Dive deep into the lesser-known world of eating disorders that affect a significant percentage of the population. From neophobia, where individuals fear new foods, to those who only consume foods of a specific color or texture, explore...
Curated Video
Binge Eating Disorder Triggers and Treatments
Binge eating disorder is not the same as bulimia which involves eating large quantities of food and then using things to purge the food such as over exercising, vomiting, or using laxatives. Binge eating disorder is a newly defined...
Professor Dave Explains
Clinical Psychology Part 2: Present-Day Therapy
We learned about Freud and the birth of psychoanalysis, but what about what's being done today? How does modern therapy work? What is cognitive behavioral therapy? What's the difference between a psychologist/therapist, a psychiatrist,...
Neuro Transmissions
How To Treat Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can be difficult to treat. And recovery is often a long road. But how are EDs like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder treated? And why is recovering from it so tough? We'll explore the mental...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - How The Disorder Affects The Brain
In this video Janet Treasure looks at how the brain of someone suffering with an eating disorder is affected. The brain uses a large amount of energy to function and when food to supply this energy is limited it can reduce a persons...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Speak In A Soft Gentle Way
In this video Janet Treasure discusses how sometimes people suffering with eating disorders can get to a point where they are forced to enter hospital against their will under the mental health act.
Healthcare Triage
Sorority Membership Doesn't Necessarily Lead to Eating Disorders
When I was a medical student, I remember doing a psych rotation on a pediatric ward. I was struck by how many of the admissions were for eating disorders. Even before then, I was aware that more than a small number of my female friends...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Altering Negative Mindsets
In this video Janet Treasure looks at how when treating eating disorders patients are encouraged to alter negative behaviours to help change their mindsets.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Introduction To The Series
In this video Janet Treasure introduces the Octopus TV series on eating disorders.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lori Bindig - Media Literacy and Body Image
Lori Bindig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies and Director of the M.A. in Communication at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She earned her doctorate in Communication at the...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - How To Deal With Insensitive Comments
In this interview Jenny Langley discusses how to deal with insensitive comments around the issue of eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - The OARs Technique For Carers
In this video Janet Treasure discusses OARs (open questions, affirmations and reflections) a technique that helps people to approach the topic of eating disorders with patients.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - 'LESS is more' Technique For Carers
In this video Jenny Langley discusses how she helps carers of people dealing with eating disorders. LESS is more is an acronym used to help remind carers of important behaviours to adopt to improve interactions with patients; the...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Boys Get Anorexia Too
In this video Jenny Langley discusses her book 'boys get anorexia too'. Jenny Langley eldest son developed anorexia around the age of 12, after his recovery Jenny Langley decided to write a book about the experience, challenges and...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Starvation And It's Effects
In this video Janet Treasure discusses some of the physical impacts of starvation and how these apply to people suffering with eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Literature
In this video Janet Treasure discusses books that discuss the topic of eating disorders designed to help sufferer themselves and carers in dealing with the conditions.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Neuoplasticity
In this video Janet Treasure discusses neuroplasticity; how the brain wires new infomation to allow for new ideas, skills and behaviours.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Creating Experiments
In this video Janet Treasure looks how facing new situations can increase learning compared to routine which can often encourage people to function on autopilot. This technique is often applied to patients dealing with eating disorders...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Being A Good Role Model
In this interview Gill Todd discusses techniques that can help carers to become more effective in helping people with eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Patient Confidentiality
In this video Janet Treasure discusses confidentiality and how medical proffessionals approach this challenge, particularly when they are dealing with patients over the age of 18.