Instructional Video4:25
Curated Video

Culture Shock [The 4 Stages of Adaptation]

Higher Ed
When we move to another country, we are often exposed to a culture different from ours and need to go through four stages of transition: Honeymoon, frustration, adjustment, and adaptation. Some people are excited about the foreign...
Instructional Video14:37
Mister Simplify

Human Defense Mechanisms by Anna Freud - Simplest Explanation Ever

12th - Higher Ed
Why do people get defensive time and again? What do we actually direct towards when we refer to defensiveness? Where do defense mechanisms come from? These and some more questions will be explained as we look at the contributions of...
Instructional Video8:53
Curated Video

The Thrill of the Fall: Unpacking the Psychology of Bungee Jumping

6th - Higher Ed
Join a group of adventurous students as they confront their fears by bungee jumping from a 35-meter-high viaduct in Burgundy. This video explores the psychological aspects of thrill-seeking behaviors, revealing why people are drawn to...
Instructional Video3:18
Healthcare Triage

Can Weighted Blankets Help Insomnia?

Higher Ed
Insomnia is terrible, and it can be more prevalent among individuals with other psychiatric disorders. Treatment is available, but there can be a lot of barriers,. Medication is generally only a short term solution. There are proponents...
Instructional Video6:36
Healthcare Triage

Climate Change Is Already Impacting Our Health

Higher Ed
Massive storms, flooding, extreme heat, droughts, air pollution, increased rates of disease, changes to our food and water… global warming, and the changes to climate that come with it, are increasing human health risks. Our physical and...
Instructional Video7:19
Healthcare Triage

Zoloft, Mounjaro, and Social Stigma

Higher Ed
Drugs that do a pretty good job of easing symptoms of depression and drugs that really help people struggling with obesity have a couple things in common. The first is that we have almost no idea how they work, and the second is that...
Instructional Video4:22
Healthcare Triage

New Obesity Drugs May Impact Mental Health

Higher Ed
In mid to late 2023 there was a flurry of news reports about patients taking new weight loss drugs reporting associated mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts. There's still a lot of research to be done to fully understand...
Instructional Video13:41
Curated Video

CBD is Everywhere, But Who's Regulating It?

12th - Higher Ed
You see them everywhere: CBD gummies, CBD lotions, CBD drinks, CBD toothpicks. But what exactly are you buying? Buyer beware! We dive deep into why the FDA is cracking down on CBD companies over “unsupported” medical claims and how you...
Instructional Video10:32
Curated Video

A Blood Test That Can Diagnose Depression?

12th - Higher Ed
Did you know there’s a blood test that can detect your risk of depression? why aren’t we using it? Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, with 1 in every 6 adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. And...
Instructional Video11:37
Curated Video

Can Psilocybin or MDMA Treat Depression and Anxiety?

12th - Higher Ed
There's even a study using psilocybin (from mushrooms) to help doctors and nurses suffering from burnout! So why the excitement, and what's the downside? We’ll break it down, recap highs and lows from key studies, explain how these drugs...
Instructional Video8:44
Curated Video

Sleepwalking: When Good Sleep Goes Bad

12th - Higher Ed
Sleep disorders affect millions of people. Problems include everything from insomnia to much stranger conditions - like sleepwalking. Hosts Alok Patel, MD and Sheena Williams, RN explain what the brain is supposed to be doing as it...
Instructional Video3:43
Curated Video

Why Do Footballers Chew Gum?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Chewing gum activates the receptors in our gums that send information to the brain. The added bonus of an increased heart rate also allows the muscles to receive more blood. This is why so many professional footballers and basketball...
Instructional Video11:47
Seven Dimensions

4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety

Higher Ed
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...
Instructional Video2:50
Seven Dimensions

Understanding Gen Z

Higher Ed
Understanding Gen Z is a video that provides insight into those born between 1996 and 2010. They have lived their entire lives fully connected digitally and their identity has been shaped by the digital age and a volatile global...
Instructional Video6:25
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Kevin Kumashiro - Anti-Asian Hate

Higher Ed
In this video, Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, interim dean of the School of Education at Hofstra University, addresses the issue of anti-Asian hate in the United States, which has intensified amidst recent events. He identifies three key factors...
Instructional Video2:46
Great Big Story

Anxiety Relief with ASMR

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the world of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) with a passionate ASMR artist who shares a personal journey of pain, healing, and helping others. Discover the misconceptions around ASMR and witness how it goes beyond...
Instructional Video2:46
Great Big Story

Anxiety Relief with ASMR

12th - Higher Ed
Dive into the world of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) with a passionate ASMR artist who shares a personal journey of pain, healing, and helping others. Discover the misconceptions around ASMR and witness how it goes beyond...
Instructional Video2:43
Curated Video

Unusual Eateries: From Goldfish Fryers to Dark Stress Release Restaurants

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video showcases innovative and unique dining experiences - from a tempura deep fryer with live goldfish swimming in cool water below to a dark restaurant in Beijing where patrons dine in total darkness and can destress by smashing...
Instructional Video6:06
Curated Video

John Whitmore's Team Development Model

10th - Higher Ed
He may be most famous for his GROW Model of coaching, but John Whitmore's Team Development Model is a valuable way to understand how groups form into teams.
Instructional Video6:39
Curated Video

NLP Change Work: How Does NLP Go about Changing People?

10th - Higher Ed
The biggest claims that NLP practitioners make are that NLP has a toolkit of methods for helping people to change. This includes things like lack of confidence, uncertainty about decisions, stress, and anxiety. So, what is the basic...
Instructional Video2:08
Curated Video

Wellbeing A-Z -Needles

12th - Higher Ed
What is Belonephobia? It’s a fear of Needles, and is more common than you think!
Instructional Video18:40
Institute of Human Anatomy

Science of Meditation: Brain Waves 101

Higher Ed
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of neural oscillations and their profound influence on meditative states. Starting from the very basics, we explore the...
Instructional Video7:19
Curated Video

Psychiatrist or Therapist: Who Should YOU See?

Higher Ed
Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks delves into the key differences between psychiatrists and therapists, offering guidance on choosing the right mental health professional based on symptoms and treatment needs. The video also explores the...
Instructional Video6:06
The Guardian

Finding a Voice After Years of Silence

Pre-K - Higher Ed
After years of surgery and therapy, Sam is finally regaining his voice. It has been an emotional journey that included struggling with speech difficulties, feelings of desperation, and a breakthrough moment. He expresses gratitude and...