The idea that humans react to disasters by losing control and acting selfishly is all too prevalent, especially in movies and television. But recent studies on altruism may provide evidence that this isn’t always the case, and this...

Emotional abuse can be incredibly damaging, increasing a person's chances of developing depression and anxiety. But these behaviors can be subtle and difficult to spot, both from within and outside a relationship. It also often makes...

Ever call someone OCD because they like to have a clean apartment? Ever tell someone you have a phobia of spiders when, in fact, they just creep you out a little? In this episode of Crash Course psychology, Hank talks about...

Exams can be terrifying. It's easy to feel like the weight of the world rests in these moments - like this one test determines your grades and, in turn, your whole future - even if you know, rationally, that this isn't really the case....

When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society...

Self-reflection could link to negative feelings, but it could also be helpful if you know how to avoid those pitfalls. So let’s learn how self-reflection works and get to know yourself in a healthy way!

What keeps you up at night? Pondering deep questions? Excitement about a big trip? Stress about unfinished work? What if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? This seemingly unsolvable loop is at the heart of...

So, what do Batman and J.R.R. Tolkien have in common? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It used to be called "Shellshock" and it can be really really really destructive. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank lays out...

Expressing your emotions is important—not just for your mental health, but for your physical health as well.

New ReviewLet's be honest math anxiety is real. I had it, and many students have it if they are good at math or not. In this video I offer some tips to deal with with it

CBD is so hot right now. The compound is being added to everything from gummies to lattes, attached to claims about how it can improve health in any number of ways. But what do we really know about the validity of those claims? And what...

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Theo needs to learn resilience, Wendy shows him a video starring the world’s most resilient mouse: secret agent Mouse, Theo Mouse - license to spill!

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This video discusses the concept of math anxiety, which is a feeling of worry or uneasiness that can interfere with one's ability to do math. It explains how math anxiety can impact working memory and math performance, creating a...

This video discusses the prevalence of financial anxiety and its impact on individuals' well-being. It highlights the importance of identifying the root causes of financial stress and offers practical tips for managing and overcoming it,...

The video provides practical tips and encouragement for handling professional rejection during the job search process. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence, patience, and hard work in the face of rejection, while also...

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This video provides helpful tips for students transitioning to a new school year, emphasizing the importance of preparation, organization, and establishing...

Take a deep breath in and out. Feel better? Anxiety and stress can be pretty gnarly. When it starts to affect your daily life, that's when there's some serious concern. But what can you do when you have a problem with anxiety? This week,...

Giant video display boards, human sized cartoon characters, subway stations, police on horseback, the Naked Cowboy, 42nd Street, massive New Year’s Eve celebrations… there’s only one Times Square. All this and...

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