Psychology

Films on Demand - 6:41
Students can read about the causes of depression and the therapies for its treatment. But what’s it actually like to suffer from depression? This short film looks at one woman’s experience of depression: the fatigue, the feeling of being trapped and the continual voices in her head telling her to end her life.

Films on Demand - 1:29:29
As a young mother with bipolar disorder struggles with the looming departure of her daughter (the one force of stability in her life), a daughter struggles with the decision whether to stay local for college where she can remain the stable rock in her mother's life, or to detach and go to her dream college across country.

Films on Demand - 10:35
Psychologists have studied the cognitive and emotional strategies we use to cope with stress for decades. This program explores the benefits and costs of two widely recognized strategies: Avoidance and Approach. Additional strategies of social support, exercise, drug therapy and biofeedback are also discussed.

Films on Demand - 1:33
One in five women who suffer postpartum mood disorders such as anxiety and depression do not tell anyone. Now, there are solutions for moms to break the silence.

Films on Demand (06:00:48 min)
This video seminar teaches how to determine when a psychopharmacology consultation is necessary and how to prepare a client for the use of psychoactive medications. It discusses neurotransmitters and receptors, looking at how medications work in the brain; examines different classes of antidepressants, anti-anxiety agents, mood stabilizers, and anti-psychotics and their common side effects; and considers medications for ADHD, sleep disorders, and substance abuse. The video also explores such alternative treatments as acupuncture, herbal supplements, exercise, light therapy, and medical marijuana.

Films on Demand - 5:00
Learn how to recognize the common symptoms of depression and the need to seek professional help, especially if your symptoms include thoughts of suicide.

Films on Demand - 20:32
In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions.

(MedlinePlus) Anxiety disorders are conditions in which you have anxiety that does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.

(ADAA) ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education.

(National Institute of Mental Health) Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear.

(National Institute of Mental Health) Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

(MedlinePlus) Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings. Along with the mood swings, bipolar disorder causes changes in behavior, energy levels, and activity levels.

(MedlinePlus) Depression is a serious medical illness. It's more than just a feeling of being sad or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 19 million teens and adults in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. They persist and interfere with your everyday life.

(National Institute of Mental Health) Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.