Mindy Body Connection (Video)

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36675]

Foot and ankle injuries are common for both the weekend warrior and the professional athlete. Dr. Sonya Ahmed, a former competitive athlete herself, discusses the importance of adequate stretching. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36772]

Dr. Darlene Mininni shares how two words in particular can negatively affect mental health. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr Memorial Lecture Series, which was established by Mr. Roehr's daughter, Suzanne Angelucci, to inform the public on topics associated with the power of humor and positive thinking. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36386]

Kristen Pedersen Senior Director, Business Development and Workforce Inclusion; The Arc-San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35793]

COVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both you and your child. Learn how to be present as well as how to leverage movement to help your child engage in learning. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35911]

COVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both you and your child. Learn breathing excercises, techniques to promote gratitude, and more ways to lower stress. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35864]

In times of stress, anxiety, and isolation finding effective strategies to understand our emotions and how we relate to the world at large often brings comfort. Mindfulness, meditation, and compassion have long been championed as helpful strategies but how do they impact our well being, if at all? Fadel Zeidan joins William Mobley to discuss his work applying scientific methods to these practices to quantify and discover how and why they work. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 35824]

Selena Chan, DO, takes you through a brief history of treating mental health from the stone age to today. She then looks at psychiatry today and how we are at a time when behavioral medicine is uniquely situated to bridge biomedicine and an array of healing modalities.

Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34526]

Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Here, Dr. Larissa Thomas describes the characteristics of burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33586]

Rev. Denah Joseph, Chaplain and Associate Director UCSF Palliative Care Service, discusses the psychology of suffering when serious illness or loss occurs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33866]