Documentary Articles

The Original Mindfulness Meditation

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

A Zen Buddhist monk guides us through the brief mindfulness meditation “Pebble for your Pocket.”

How Stress Can Be Useful

Friday, April 19th, 2013

New research published reveals that not all stress is bad for us, and sometimes it can be helpful.

How Psychology is Used in Advertising

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

A cute and educational animated short film about advertising and psychology.

Being Suicidal

Friday, March 15th, 2013

A personal YouTube video about being suicidal and being affected by a parent’s suicidal thoughts, recovering, and getting help.

Why LOLCats Enjoy Petting

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

A neuroscience experiment with mice found that specific neurons are activated when they are stroked, and all hairy mammals may be wired to enjoy it.

Healing PTSD with Pets for Vets

Sunday, February 3rd, 2013

A US Marine Corps veteran with PTSD and his service dog DD are profiled in a look at a successful and innovative program, Pets for Vets.

Babies are Smiling for Science

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

Babies smiling at their moms are studied for signs of healthy development, in this Science Nation report.

Alzheimer’s and the Intensity of Life

Friday, January 25th, 2013

A video from a patient living with Alzheimer’s disease, entered in the Neuro Film Festival video contest. Enter your own 5:00 video before January 31.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, More Than the Winter Blues

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder is a short video discussing the disorder and its treatments.

Guided Mindfulness Meditation

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

This quick guided meditation exercise is a great refreshment and coping skill for dealing with stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

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