Educational
Videos
By increasing your awareness and knowledge of mental health topics, you are helping there become less of a stigma surrounding mental illness. You can even help individuals feel more comfortable reaching out for help. My hope is that these videos will help raise awareness and open the door for future conversations.
Break the Stigma
Children's Hospital Colorado
We can break the stigma of mental health. In this video, we ask why it is this way and what we can all do to give each other the support we need to get help.
The Power of Vulnerability
Brené Brown
Brené Brown studies human connection - our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research.
Yoga and its Connection to Mental Health
Nikolai Blinow
Verbalizing the similarities between yoga philosophy and evidence-based, Western mental health practices. Identifying a mindless-based yoga practice that can be utilized in mental health treatment to enhance cognitive change and to enhance behavioural change
Bright Minded – Episode 1
Miley Cyrus & Dr. Amen
Discussing ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) and how to stay LIT in dark times
Brené Brown on Blame
You are probably a bit of a blamer-most of us are. But why should we give it up? Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behaviour.
Stopping Childhood Adversity from Becoming a Life Sentence
Benjamin Perks
New evidence on the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences is presented-to give a sense of the magnitude of the problem as well as ways to prevent and respond to childhood adversity and support victims.