SciShow
There's More Than One Bipolar Disorder
There are a number of stereotypes about bipolar disorder, but they stray pretty far from what the reality is—especially since there are multiple subtypes that all have their own sets of symptoms.
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4 Psychological Terms That You're Using Incorrectly
At some point, you’ve probably heard someone use any or all of these four words to describe someone. But there’s a really excellent chance that person had no idea what these terms mean. But SciShow is here to help clear up some of these...
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Why Diet Might Be a Big Deal for Mental Health
Mental health is super complicated. And many things, from your genetics to your environment, can affect it. But what you EAT might be having a big impact on your mental health, too.
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These Ant Paramedics Save Their Injured Comrades
A species of ant has been discovered to rescue and tend to the battle wounds of other ants injured while hunting, and scientists think that this is the first time this behavior has ever been observed in insects.
SciShow
This Is Your Brain On Food | Compilation
Food provides our bodies with the energy to go about our daily tasks, but we don't eat only for our physical health. Our brains are also deeply connected to our food.
SciShow
Borderline Personality Disorder: Sorting Fact From Fiction
There are so many persistent myths about Borderline Personality Disorder. But, the reality of being quote “borderline” is much more nuanced — and hopeful. Chapters Borderline Personality Disorder 0:16 identity disturbance 3:11 dialectic...
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Why Does Lithium Help Bipolar Disorder?
There’s no doubt that lithium has a diverse list of uses. But the way that it interacts with our bodies to help treat bipolar disorder is aiding us in better understanding the disorder and potentially developing new drugs to combat it.
SciShow
Mental Health Apps: How Medicine Can Keep Up With Tech
There are thousands of mental health apps out there claiming to do everything from easing insomnia to treating PTSD symptoms, but are those really effective?
SciShow
Meet Your Microglia: Your Brain's Overlooked Superheroes
When talking about the brain, neurons have been dazzling scientists for a long time. But behind every successful neuron is a glial cell - particularly one type of them: microglia.
TED Talks
Cameron Herold: Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs
Bored in school, failing classes, at odds with peers: This child might be an entrepreneur, says Cameron Herold. In his talk, he makes the case for parenting and education that helps would-be entrepreneurs flourish -- as kids and as adults.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell
The word bipolar means 'two extremes.' For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated?...
Crash Course
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Crash Course Psychology
Not sleeping for days on end. Long periods of euphoria. Racing thoughts. Grandiose ideas. Mania. Depression. All of these are symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about mood disorders and...
Curated Video
Can People With Bipolar Disorder Take Stimulants?
Can people with bipolar disorder take stimulants to treat ADHD? This video addresses this common question, including how stimulants can affect mood stability and the careful management required to balance treatment for both conditions.
Curated Video
Hacking Your Sleep: Melatonin Secrets for Bipolar Disorder and ADHD
Unlock the secrets of circadian rhythms and their impact on mental health with Dr. Tracey Marks, a psychiatrist. Discover why bipolar disorder and ADHD are profoundly affected by a disrupted body clock. Learn about clock genes, sleep...
Curated Video
Can the Keto Diet Help Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia?
Could your diet be the missing piece in managing bipolar disorder or schizophrenia? A surprising new study investigates the ketogenic diet and its potential benefits for mental health. Learn about the science and what this could mean for...
Curated Video
Top 4 Inherited Mental Health Disorders: What You Need to Know
Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks explains the top 4 mental health conditions with the highest heritability (greatest genetic influence). She discusses what heritability means, the role of environmental triggers, and how knowing your family...
Great Big Story
From Lifting Weights to Olympic Dreams: Battling Bipolar Disorder in the World of Weightlifting
Discover the inspiring journey of overcoming depression and bipolar disorder through weightlifting. Join the conversation on mental health in sports and breaking stigma.
Curated Video
A Mental Health Journey of Understanding, Acceptance, and Hope
This video emphasizes the importance of a better understanding and acceptance of psychotic conditions through scientific advancements, education, and combating stigma. It highlights the value of early identification, comprehensive...
Curated Video
Embracing Creativity and Purpose Through Psychosis
This video explores the potential advantages of psychotic experiences, such as enhanced creativity and the capacity for deep introspection. For Dara Sanandaji, this introspection led to profound personal growth, a renewed sense of...
Curated Video
Learning and Growing Through Mania and Psychosis
Dara Sanandaji's life with bipolar disorder encouraged him to become more introspective and to guide his own approach to dealing with mental illness. Despite the challenges, Dara's dedication to self-improvement and learning from his...
Curated Video
Navigating the Complex Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis
While many drugs are available to treat bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms, finding the right medication often involves trial and error, with treatments primarily managing symptoms rather than curing the condition. Lithium remains a...
Curated Video
Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Psychotic Conditions
Psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are diagnosed based on observed or reported symptoms, not through biological tests or brain imaging. This leads to a classification of syndromes rather than specific...
Curated Video
On a Quest to Understand Bipolar Disorder
Dara Sanandaji delves deeper into his first manic episode and the onset of his bipolar disorder by reviewing his old medical files with his therapist. He and his therapist discuss the unique details of Dara's experience as well as...
Curated Video
Dissecting a Manic Episode
Dara Sanandaji delves into his past and the onset of his bipolar disorder by consulting his therapist, aiming to understand the origins and progression of his condition. He recounts a pivotal journey to Dartmouth that escalated into a...