Today's experts often overwhelm parents and guardians with alarming warnings of treacherous roads ahead for their children, sometimes turning dedication into anxiety and obsessiveness. Instead of chasing trends, psychiatrist Mathilde H....

When anxiety rears its head, we often just want it to go away. Clinical psychologist David H. Rosmarin asks us to consider instead the positive role anxiety can play in our lives, sharing four practical steps to transform it from your...

We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at...

Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass, says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Telling the story of her experience...

Can keeping calm before a surgery reduce negative outcomes? More than one study says "Yes."

Kings, scientists, and musicians alike have all been known to stutter. It can make speaking in front of crowds even more nerve-wracking, but is anxiety the root cause? Spoiler: probably not.

(NOTE: Statements in this talk have been challenged by scientists working in this field. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details.) Elaine Morgan was a tenacious proponent of a theory that is not widely accepted. The aquatic...

A puppy's tail wagging on the left side of their body might mean something profoundly different than wagging on the right side.

Your favorite athlete closes in for a win; the crowd holds its breath, and at the crucial moment ... she misses the shot. That competitor just experienced the phenomenon known as "choking," where despite months, even years, of practice,...

If you're feeling anxious about climate change, you're not alone, but taking steps to help the world might also help you.

What does the research say about what essential oils can actually do?

Have you ever sat down to take a math test and immediately felt your heart beat faster and your palms start to sweat? This is called math anxiety, and if it happens to you, you're not alone: Researchers think about 20 percent of the...

How do we find fulfillment in a world that's constantly changing? Raymond Tang struggled with this question until he came across the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Tao Te Ching. In it, he found a passage comparing goodness to water,...

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This video explores the concept of "fake it till you make it" in various aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's values while navigating moments of self-doubt and uncertainty. It encourages individuals to...

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Anxiety is just part of being teen. In this program students will learn 5 coping skills that will help them to manage their feelings of anxiety. When Claire has to make a presentation in front of her class, she learns that planning and...

In this video, the host introduces a new co-host, Kiwi, and the official Human Nature Band. The first guest, Hannah the Hummingbird, discusses the importance of patience and how hummingbirds practice patience during their slow-paced...

The video explores the difference between overthinking and problem-solving, and how to break free from the cycle of overthinking. It provides practical strategies to shift your mindset and start taking actionable steps towards solutions.