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The Original Mindfulness Meditation

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

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

Anxious? A Simple Yoga Posture That Helps

Monday, April 15th, 2013

Yoga teacher and authentic living expert Amy Patee demonstrates a simple yoga posture (asana) and two breathing exercises that help reduce anxiety.

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.

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.

ADHD Animation

Sunday, October 28th, 2012

Children’s voices come to life in animation as they describe symptoms of ADHD and what it’s like to have treatment.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Video Toolkit

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

A toolkit consisting of a series of seven videos, with accompanying worksheets and info, on Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Seven Steps to Deep Breathing for Relaxation

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

This brief and simple step-by-step video demonstrates a deep breathing technique that’s a valuable addition to your wellness toolkit.

Kids Deprived of More Than Sleep

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

A psychologist explains why sleep is especially important for children, and outlines the consequences of sleep deprivation on development in children living in poverty.

Suicide Barriers

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Physical barriers to suicide produce results; this slide presentation video explains why we need them.

High Tech Treatment for Tourette Syndrome

Friday, January 27th, 2012

A neurologist describes three cases of patients with Tourette syndrome who received DBS implants, and the need for further research on the best placement of the devices.

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