TedEd Intro to Mental Health Awareness | Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, Panic Attack

This TedEd Intro to Mental Health Awareness | Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, Panic Attack challenges students to distinguish sadness from clinical depression and exploring signs and treatments, to demystifying bipolar disorder, narcissism, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, the value of self-talk, and the reality of imposter syndrome. Each episode invites students to explore different aspects of mental health, understand the complexities of various conditions, and learn about effective treatments. See the list of episodes included below as well as a short description of what each covers.

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TedEd Mental Health Awareness Playlist
Note: This resources covers the most popular 10 episodes in the 17 episode playlist compiled by TedEd.

#1 - What is depression? - Helen M. Farrell

• Understand the difference between feeling temporarily sad and having clinical depression.
• Learn about the symptoms and challenges of diagnosing depression.
• Explore various treatments and their importance in managing depression.

#2 - What is Bipolar Disorder? - Helen M. Farrell

• Discover the types of bipolar disorder and their distinct symptoms.
• Examine the causes, including genetics and environmental factors.
• Analyze treatment options and the role of support in managing bipolar disorder.

#3 - The Psychology of Narcissism - W. Keith Campbell

• Uncover the origins and forms of narcissism through the Narcissus myth.
• Differentiate between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism.
• Investigate the impact of narcissism on personal relationships and social media.

#4 - What is Schizophrenia? - Anees Bahji

• Clarify common misconceptions about schizophrenia.
• Delve into the symptoms, causes, and risk factors of schizophrenia.
• Discuss the effectiveness of medications and the significance of early intervention.

#5 - Debunking the Myths of OCD - Natascha M. Santos

• Address misconceptions and clarify what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder truly involves.
• Explore the causes and a range of treatments for OCD.
• Highlight the role of research in understanding OCD and developing future treatments.

#6 - The Psychology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Joelle Rabow Maletis

• Explain PTSD as a response to trauma, not a personal failing.
• Discuss genetic and environmental factors that increase PTSD risk.
• Review the treatments available and the importance of empathy in recovery.

#7 - What Causes Panic Attacks, and How Can You Prevent Them? - Cindy J. Aaronson

• Describe the physiological process behind panic attacks.
• Identify triggers and discuss diagnosis and treatment of panic disorder.
• Emphasize understanding panic attacks for prevention and stress management.

#8 - Is It Normal to Talk to Yourself?

• Recognize self-talk as a common and healthy behavior.
• Discuss the challenges in studying self-talk and its impact on attitude and performance.
• Explore distanced self-talk and the effects of negative self-talk on mental health.

#9 - How Do Antidepressants Work? - Neil R. Jeyasingam

• Trace the discovery of antidepressants and the development of the chemical imbalance theory.
• Examine the evolution of antidepressant drugs and the impact of SSRIs.
• Reevaluate the chemical imbalance theory and discuss current treatment approaches.

#10 - What is Imposter Syndrome and How Can You Combat It? - Elizabeth Cox

• Learn about the experiences of notable figures with imposter syndrome.
• Understand the demographics affected by imposter syndrome and its characteristics.
• Explore strategies to combat imposter syndrome and build confidence.

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• CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.

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1. Print one, double-sided YouTube guide for each student
2. Preview the next question on the YouTube guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
3. Pause at the times designated on the YouTube guide, encourage students to debate, discuss and talk about their ideas before writing their answers.
4. Discourage students from simply copying answers.
5. Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
6. If time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the clip again for additional analysis.
7. On average, this YouTube guide will require about 15~20 minutes per episode

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