NIMH Director Thomas Insel on working toward a new understanding of the brain.

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

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

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

Big Daddy Taz performs standup comedy about mental health in the “Bipolar Buddha Set,” onstage at the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

Popular behavioural economist Dan Ariely explains how people can be dishonest and honest at the same time.

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

Spoken word artist Shane Koyczan gives a live performance of “To This Day” in a TED Talk.

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

Solome Tibebu, creator of the web site Anxiety In Teens, gives a presentation about her experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and panic attacks.