Instructional Video6:24
Curated Video

Mental Health Matters Part 1: Sixth Grade

6th - 8th
Welcome to another impactful episode of In Control. Today, we're starting a crucial conversation about mental health and mental illness, approaching it with the respect and sensitivity it deserves. As we delve into these topics, we'll...
Instructional Video4:43
Curated Video

Moods Part 2: The Ability to Change Emotions

6th - 8th
In this video, we're looking at a powerful question: Can we change our own emotions? Once an emotion hits, do we have the power to shift it? We start off by recapping the formula we discussed in the last video: Expectations - Reality =...
Instructional Video5:45
Curated Video

Moods Part 1: Understanding Emotion Regulation

6th - 8th
In this episode, we’re going to learn about the powerful interplay between our emotions, expectations, and reality. It's a journey we're embarking on together, to understand and take charge of our emotions rather than letting them...
Instructional Video6:01
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Holiday Wishes: Level 2 - The Power of Gratitude

6th - 8th
In the first episode of our Holiday Wishes series, Level 2, we discuss the importance of gratitude and how it can help make your holiday season more enjoyable. Even when the holidays don't seem to be going as planned, practicing...
Instructional Video10:20
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Rearview Mirror Part 3: The Power of Self Reflection

6th - 8th
Welcome back, In Controllers! In our third episode of this transformative series, we delve even deeper into the power of self-reflection. Your host, Michael, shares insights on why we need to press pause on our busy lives to reflect and...
Instructional Video5:28
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Mental Health Matters Part 3: Sixth Grade

6th - 8th
In Part 3 of our series, Mental Health Matters, we delve deeper into what to do if you or someone else might be experiencing mental health problems. This video demystifies the process of seeking help, breaking down the stigma and fear...
Instructional Video6:57
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Mental Health Matters Part 2: Sixth Grade

6th - 8th
In the second installment of our Mental Health series, we delve deeper into understanding mental illness. We'll debunk some common misconceptions about mental illness and explore various causes, from heredity to lifestyle habits. As we...
Instructional Video6:36
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Mental Health Matters (8th Grade) Part 3: Suicide Prevention

6th - 8th
In the final part of the Mental Health Matters series, Kevin addresses the sensitive topic of suicide prevention. He acknowledges the gravity of suicide and emphasizes the importance of having the tools to potentially identify signs of...
Instructional Video4:55
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Mental Health Matters (8th Grade) Part 2: Supporting a Friend in Need

6th - 8th
In the second part of the Mental Health Matters series, Kevin discusses the challenges of talking to a friend about their mental health and offers practical tips on how to provide support. Kevin emphasizes that while it is not the...
Instructional Video6:01
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Mental Health Matters (8th Grade) Part 1: Recognizing Signs and Seeking Help

6th - 8th
Host Kevin focuses on identifying signs of mental health issues and the importance of taking action to help those in need. Kevin explains the three types of signs to look out for: emotional signs, behavioral signs, and physical signs. He...
Instructional Video6:03
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Mental Health Matters- 7th Grade Part 3

6th - 8th
In this conclusive part of the "Mental Health Matters Level Two" series, we emphasize the existence and importance of helpers in situations of crisis or difficulty. Drawing on historical examples like Hurricane Katrina, we illustrate how...
Instructional Video6:13
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Mental Health Matters- 7th Grade Part 2

6th - 8th
In part two of our "Mental Health Matters Level Two" series, we clarify the often misunderstood difference between mental health and mental illness. Through detailed explanations and relatable examples, we illustrate how conditions like...
Instructional Video4:33
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Mental Health Matters- 7th Grade Part 1

6th - 8th
In this first episode of our "Mental Health Matters Level Two" series, we're focusing on the importance of education and respect when it comes to understanding mental health. We emphasize the necessity of an open, considerate mindset in...
Instructional Video3:26
The Guardian

Honoring Veterans with Care and Community

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Fight or flight: the veterans at war with PTSD part 2 Andy Price, the founder of Dorset's Veteran's Hub recounts the devastating loss of one of his frinds and fellow military men. He discusses how he has recently been processing this and...
Instructional Video8:36
The Guardian

Life After Combat: Living with PTSD

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Fight or flight: the veterans at war with PTSD part 1 A lack of psychological support from the Ministry of Defence leaves many veterans to battle significant mental health issues alone. Former soldier Andy Price decides to take matters...
Instructional Video2:39
The Guardian

The Veterans Hub Turns 1!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Fight or flight: the veterans at war with PTSD part 5 The Veteran's Hub has had a fulfilling first year! Check in with Andy and some of the other vets and hear how the Hub has grown and adjusted.
Instructional Video4:00
The Guardian

Cakes, Coffee, and Community: the Veterans Hub Finally Opens

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Fight or flight: the veterans at war with PTSD part 4 The Veteran's Hub finally has a brick and mortar location in Dorset! Getting to this point has been a tremendous effort for Andy and the other vets. Hear how they feel about their new...
Instructional Video7:40
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Alan Strauss - Bringing Joy and Kindness Back into Education

Higher Ed
Alan Strauss is the Dad of 2 amazing humans. He is a proud Superintendent of the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District. He was Connecticut Principal of the Year 2019 and recipient of the Isabelle Farrington Education Outstanding...
Instructional Video3:26
Vlogbrothers

What OCD Is Like (for Me)

6th - 11th
In the video, I talk about my life with obsessive-compulsive disorder and a bit about how I came to write my forthcoming book, Turtles All the Way Down.
Instructional Video3:38
Vlogbrothers

Mental Health Tips from People Who've Been There

6th - 11th
In which John discusses his difficult week and the mental health tips for social distancing from Partners in Health.
Instructional Video3:54
Vlogbrothers

How Big a Problem is Mental Illness?

6th - 11th
In which John discusses global human health, mental illness, and how metrics like Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) can help us understand how severely mental illness affects human health around the world.
Instructional Video4:00
Vlogbrothers

end the stigma

6th - 11th
In which John discusses what actually causes the stigmatization of certain health conditions, and how best to fight stigma.
Instructional Video4:36
Vlogbrothers

The Only Psychiatric Hospital in Sierra Leone

6th - 11th
In which John visits the Kissy Psychiatric Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the only dedicated mental health facility in the nation, and learns about the extraordinary changes that have taken place there in the last two years with...
Instructional Video9:13
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30 Mental Health Signs and Sentences in ASL

3rd - Higher Ed
In this video, we will be discussing the importance of knowing how to express our thoughts and emotions related to mental health in American Sign Language. As mental health is an increasingly important and relevant topic in our society,...