Overcoming Procrastination We’ve all experienced that frustrating feeling of knowing that we should be doing something, and yet struggling to take action. Join Forrest and Dr. Rick as they explore how we can overcome avoidance and procrastination, unlock our motivation, and cultivate a “pursuit mindset.”They discuss intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, why extrinsic motivations aren’t such […]
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Anger and Motivation Dr. K talk about the surprising link between anger and motivation. Dr. K, also known as Dr. Kanojia, is a psychiatrist and streamer on Twitch. He runs the “HealthyGamer” platform, where he focuses on mental health awareness and support, particularly for gamers and the online community. Through live-streamed sessions and interviews, he
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Self-Compassion Life is too short to continue beating ourselves up mentally, spiritually and physically. What we all need is some self-compassion. It is time to slow down and give yourself what the soul longs for, a love and understanding for all your efforts, big and small. You are Further Material and Information Links: The Friendship
Do Psychologists Use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is considered a staple of humanist psychology. However do modern psychologists still use this tool? Further Material and Information Links: Why Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Matters Self-actualisation with Scott Barry Kaufman Fully Functioning Person Interested in trying Therapy?
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How to Make Love Last Forever When relationships start, enthusiasm for our partners is typically natural and intense. We think of them constantly, we want only to spend more time in their company, we delight in their many skills and accomplishments: but this early phase of powerful admiration and longing rarely lasts. The world often
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Supporting Someone’s Mental Health Talking about your mental health with loved ones can be daunting but also incredibly liberating. MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, and It’s All In Your Head podcast host, Jackie Colbeth, share what it was like to talk to their parents about their respective diagnoses of Depression and BiPolar II Depression. Further Material
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Myths about Emotions Lisa Feldman Barrett debunks the biggest myths about emotions. No, emotions don’t happen TO you. Here’s what happens instead. With the growth of self-help books and the fight to destigmatize therapy, people today are perhaps more unafraid than ever to talk about their emotions. But this has led to some common myths
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Can Anger be Healthy? Can Anger be Healthy? Anger is a tricky emotion, but it doesn’t have to be unhealthy. In this video, we explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy anger and provide techniques to help you gain control of your emotions. Dr. K exams how to harness its power for positive change while
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Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (or Pyramid) is one of the central ideas in modern economics and sociology. The work of a once little-known American psychologist, it has grown into an indispensable guide to understanding the modern world. This film explains who Maslow was, what his pyramid is, and why it matters
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Is Anyone Normal? So, is anyone normal? Not every emotional response is pathological. Not all fear or depressed mood is pathological. We’re emotional beings who respond to our environment. And your response takes on a certain flavour that’s influenced by your psychological make up. We talk about personalities and define them based on multiple criteria.
What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy? Cognitive behavioural therapy was initially developed in 1964 by Aaron Temkin Beck and is widely used to help people with phobias, depression, anxieties, or addictions. Follow the story of Lily to see how it can be used to treat school anxiety. Further Material and Information Links: OCD and Anxiety Disorders
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What is the Neuroscience of Meditation? Meditation is widely becoming used as a method of emotional and spiritual wellbeing, but what is the neuroscience of meditation? Meditation methods and the scientific method are teaming up to explore some of the deepest questions about our existence and human nature. Hosted by: Anthony Brown SciShow Psych is
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