Recovery from Trauma
An Indonesian doctor describes post-traumatic stress as the heart of a warrior, and talks about reactions and recovery from different traumatic situations.
An Indonesian doctor describes post-traumatic stress as the heart of a warrior, and talks about reactions and recovery from different traumatic situations.
A documentary about a group of artists who have schizophrenia working out of Cottage Studio, an art studio program for mental health consumers in Hamilton, ON. People discuss their past and present experiences with schizophrenia, and how creating art improves their lives.
An interview with a health reporter about mental health and the media. Stigma, sensationalism, writing about policy, and more.
A cognitive neuroscientist gives a rousing talk about the benefits of exercise on memory.
Mixed with Sia’s “Breathe Me,” an eighth grader shares his story of bullying, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, ending on a touching, hopeful note. Viral video.
Douglas Hofstadter demonstrates numerous analogies and talks about how analogy is at the core of cognition, in this high profile lecture.
Art video featuring performance poetry and imagery about modern living and madness. Winner of the 2011 reTHiNK Possible Worlds award, with the theme “We are all human beings navigating the maze of life.”
Mariel Hemingway accepts The McLean Award for her efforts to inspire mental health and wellness.
An unusual method of delivering light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): through the ear.
A US Army veteran describes what it was like to experience a severe blast injury in the Iraq war that affected him both physically and psychologically.