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Tune In to Wellness: Podcasts and Videos That Have Supported My Mental Health
Whether you’re new to the idea of mental health or further in your journey, check out these YouTube video and podcast recommendations to explore topics of interest at your own pace. Expert interviews, specific coping strategies, or honest personal sharings - there’s something for everyone.
Are you giving feedback in a psychologically safe way?
Ever felt that knot of anxiety when receiving feedback from your manager? Or maybe you've hesitated to give someone feedback, unsure how it will land? You're not alone. Effective communication at work is key, and that includes giving feedback in a way that builds people up, not breaks them down.
Building and maintaining healthy relationships based on your attachment style
‘Attachment styles’ indicate the way we tend to behave in romantic relationships based on the emotional bond we developed with our main caregiver during early childhood. Rather than a life-long barrier to having a healthy relationship, the key is to view your attachment style as a chance to grow and better understand yourself. Here are a few suggestions of what you can do to nurture your relationships based on your attachment style.
How to talk about mental health with your Asian family
Talking about mental well-being at home can be daunting, especially if you come from an Asian background, where emotional struggles are often denied, misinterpreted—or worse, stigmatized. For example, even though depression affects 3.8% of the global population, it’s still sometimes believed to be caused by a lack of willpower in East Asian cultures.
Can people with schizophrenia live ‘normal’ lives?
When people hear the word “schizophrenia,” they often picture chaos, voices in one’s head, erratic behaviour, and disconnection from reality. These portrayals, shaped largely by the media, miss the nuances of what it’s actually like to live with the condition. This article takes a closer look at what schizophrenia is, what it isn’t, and whether living a so-called “normal” life is possible with the right support in place.
Finding meaning in adversity
All of us inevitably face some form of adversity, struggle and setbacks in life - it’s one of those things we can virtually all agree on. In fact, we may sometimes face pain and hardship so overwhelming that it seems to crush us. But what if we could re-orient our perspective toward suffering? By not only seeing it as a negative experience to endure, but as an opportunity to grow as a person and develop our character?
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