Science of the Mind: How the Brain Works to Regulate Mood, Emotions and Stress
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 with this new series from UCSF's Osher Mini Medical School. Join outstanding speakers and researchers in the field of mental health and psychiatry for discussions about how to reduce stress, improve mood and decrease the risk of mental illness. (from uctv.tv)
Anxiety: Sport Suspension on Life's Bumpy Road
Dr. Tracy Foose is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCSF. She serves as co Director of the Anxiety Disorders Program with a clinical focus on general anxiety disorder, panic, and social anxiety.
Applying Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to Treatment
Dr. Stuart Eisendrath, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Director of the UCSF Depression Center, explores alternatives to treating depression that include cognitive therapy and cognitive mindfulness-based therapy.
Motivation to Pursue Dreams and Hopes: Understanding the Brain's Reward System
Sheri Johnson, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley, explores neurobiological, cognitive, emotional, and social triggers of mania, with a focus on the reward system.
The Science and Art of Psychotherapy: Insider's Guide
Victoria Lemle Beckner, Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry, discusses the different approaches to psychotherapy and how research informs clinical practice to help patients achieve lasting improvement.
Alternative Treatments for Depression: Do They Work?
The majority of people with depression and bipolar disorder can and do have fulfilling, meaningful lives. Dr. Descartes Li, Professor Psychiatry and Director of UCSF Bipolar Disorder Program, discusses alternative treatments for depression - what works and what doesn't.
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