Science of the Mind:
How the Brain Works to Regulate Mood, Emotions, Stress and Sleep
Scientific understanding of the brain is increasing at a dramatic rate, but how can we use this information to improve our psychological wellness? This UCSF Osher Mini Medical School series features outstanding speakers and researchers in the field of mental health and psychiatry discussing how to reduce stress, improve mood, and decrease the risk of mental illness across the lifespan. You'll gain insight into the biological basis of the brain and behavior and how recent scientific discoveries can help us to take better care of ourselves and our minds. (from uctv.tv)
Maintaining Mental Health through Mindfulness Exercise
Dr. Stuart Eisendrath, director of the UCSF Depression Center, leads a mindfulness exercise as a technique for maintaining mental health.
Staying in the Now: Maintaining Mental Health through Mindfulness
Dr. Stuart Eisendrath, director of the UCSF Depression Center, explores mindfulness as a technique for maintaining mental health.
What Emerging Antidepressant Treatments Tell Us about the Brain
Depression is a chronic illness that affects millions of Americans. Dr. Descartes Li, director of the UCSF Bipolar Program and co-director of the UCSF Electroconvulsive Therapy Service, explores what emerging treatments tell us about how the brain works.
Depression in the Elderly
Depression is not a side effect of aging. Dr. Stephen Hall, Clinical Professor of psychiatry at UCSF, explores the evaluation and treatment of depressive disorders in the elderly.
The Biology of Depression: How Stress Affects the Brain and the Brain
While it's clear that stress can make depression worse, it's never been clear why this is. Dr. Owen Wolkowitz, a professor of psychiatry at UCSF, explores the biological connection between stress and depression.
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