Howcast - Learn about borderline personality disorder from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

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Howcast - Don't write off suicidal threats as adolescent drama. A young person who is even joking about killing themselves needs your help.

The Halley Armada, Giotto, Vega 1 and 2, Suisei and Sakigake, all visited Halley's Comet at roughly the same time in 1986. What did they discover? Why was this such a groundbreaking mission?

On June 14th, 2020, Sarah Hegazi, a LGBTQ+ rights activist from Egypt died by suicide. Hear from those who knew her and others inspired by her. Two months later, on August 4th, 2020, Beirut was rocked by one of the largest, non-nuclear...

For author Laurie Halse Anderson, a survivor of trauma, putting pen to paper allowed her to make sense of the world. Discover how the acclaimed Young Adult author has connected with readers across the globe.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of one of Hamlet's key soliloquies, exploring themes such as the fear of the unknown in death and the philosophical conflict between thought and action. It reflects on how Hamlet's profound...

This video examines Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the interaction between Hamlet and the gravediggers. The discussion highlights the comical elements within a somber setting and explores themes of death and burial...

This video delves into the symbolic and poetic elements of Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It examines how Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death ties together various themes in the play. The discussion also explores...

This video explores Hamlet's iconic soliloquy, "To be or not to be," highlighting his contemplation of life and death. It analyzes how Hamlet weighs the nobility of enduring life's hardships against the action of opposing them,...

This video delves into the intense and tragic turn of events involving Cassius and Titanius during a crucial battle. It highlights the dire consequences of misinformation and the emotional turmoil resulting in Cassius's suicide, followed...

Hamlet refrains from suicide due to the religious belief that suicide, like murder, is a mortal sin prohibited by God's law, specifically referencing the sixth commandment from Exodus, "Thou shalt not kill." In early modern Europe,...

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Jamal Edwards, founder of film-making company SBTV, asks why so many men are taking their own lives, and whether society’s stereotypes of masculinity have stopped men from seeking...

Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht gives background to her book, Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It, while invoking some of Camus’ ideas on suicide.

Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht movingly recounts what it feels like to be left behind after someone close to you commits suicide.

Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht describes the positive reactions she’s received to her book Stay: A History of Suicide and the Arguments Against It.

Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht argues that suicidal thoughts and acts are often not limited to the clinically depressed.

The Lavender Scare was a government clampdown on members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1940s, 50s and 60s which saw gay and lesbians barred from the federal government for decades.

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It was a dark and stormy night, like any other in the big city. I was on my lunch break when the mutton-chopped Methusalah came through my door in a hurry. He said “I like my historians like I like my eggs. Hard-boiled.” “Then you’ve...

In the final part of the Mental Health Matters series, Kevin addresses the sensitive topic of suicide prevention. He acknowledges the gravity of suicide and emphasizes the importance of having the tools to potentially identify signs of...

Mass killings (described by the FBI as four or more unlawful killings in a single event) devastate communities and create fear across countries. But if we’re going to begin to understand what makes someone randomly kill large numbers of...

Aaron's guest this month is Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, who is a medical sociologist at Indiana University. Dr. Pescosolido studies the environments, neighborhoods, and connections that contribute to patients' identities, and looks how this...

Separate the myths from facts about bereavement, explore the process of mourning and moving on and learn how to be supportive and supportable. Losing someone you love or something you care about can be very painful. There is no right way...