Lily was diagnosed with Selective Mutism when she was four. We struggled to find the proper help locally, mainly due to lack of awareness.

Find mental health care options: https://psychhub.com/ There are different types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined. ADHD impacts kids, teenagers, and adults but is treatable with the help of professionals. Learn more about ADHD: https://psychhub.com/mental-health-resources/adhd #ADHD #SignsOfADHD #MentalHealth __ Follow and subscribe to Psych Hub: https://www.facebook.com/PsychHubEd/ https://twitter.com/psychhub https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychhubeducation/  __ Psych Hub is an educational service, and the information in this video is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know are experiencing what you believe are mental health symptoms, please consult with a trained medical professional or a licensed mental health provider. We recommend consulting with a licensed behavioral health provider before trying any of the strategies mentioned in our materials. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For information on how to find support and treatment, and hotlines for specific issues and audiences, visit PsychHub.com/Hotline. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm or are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call a national 24/7 hotline. For United States residents, those are: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365 PHONE NUMBERS: Primary line: 988 Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454 Video relay service: 800-273-8255 TTY: 800-799-4889 Voice/Caption Phone: 800-273-8255 ONLINE CHAT: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ WEBSITE: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Crisis Text Line For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365 TEXT NUMBER: US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741 UK: Text 85258 Ireland: Text 086 1800 280 WEBSITE: crisistextline.org © 2024 Psych Hub, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

A general introduction to what happens in the brain after children face traumatic experiences in childhood, like abuse and neglect. This animation was developed by Professor Eamon McCrory and is a part of the Childhood Trauma and the Brain resource. Learn more about the science and how to apply it to practice on the UK Trauma Council website: https://uktraumacouncil.org/resources/childhood-trauma-and-the-brain Eamon McCrory is Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology at UCL, Co-Director of the Developmental Risk and Resilience Unit and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council. He is also Director of Education and Training at the Anna Freud Centre in London. His research uses brain imaging and psychological approaches to investigate the impact of childhood maltreatment on emotional development and mental health. The long-term aim of his work is to understand how and why mental health problems can unfold following early adversity, and how we might intervene to promote more resilient outcomes for children. About the UK Trauma Council: The UK Trauma Council (UKTC) is a group of leading experts, drawn from a variety of disciples across all four nations of the United Kingdom (UK). We are the first UK-wide platform bringing together expertise in research, practice, policy and lived experience in the field of childhood trauma. The UK Trauma Council is hosted and supported by the Anna Freud Centre. https://uktraumacouncil.org/ This video was generously funded by the Economic Social Research Council.

Almost everyone lives through something traumatic at some point in life. Most people have a lot of distress right after a #trauma happens but begin to feel better over time. For other people, the distress continues, and they begin to have symptoms that really impact their lives. #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #MentalHealth __ Follow and subscribe to Psych Hub: https://www.facebook.com/PsychHubEd/ https://twitter.com/psychhub https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychhubeducation/  Learning about mental health is crucial for us all to imagine a better future for everyone. Psych Hub's Mental Health Ally Certification learning hubs will help you become an important steward of your wellbeing and that of your loved ones. Start learning here: www.psychhub.com __ Psych Hub is an educational service, and the information in this video is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know are experiencing what you believe are mental health symptoms, please consult with a trained medical professional or a licensed mental health provider. We recommend consulting with a licensed behavioral health provider before trying any of the strategies mentioned in our materials. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For information on how to find support and treatment, and hotlines for specific issues and audiences, visit PsychHub.com/Hotline. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm or are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call a national 24/7 hotline. For United States residents, those are: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365 PHONE NUMBERS: Primary line: 1-800-273-8255 Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454 Video relay service: 800-273-8255 TTY: 800-799-4889 Voice/Caption Phone: 800-273-8255 ONLINE CHAT: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ WEBSITE: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Crisis Text Line For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365 TEXT NUMBER: US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741 UK: Text 85258 Ireland: Text 086 1800 280 WEBSITE: crisistextline.org © 2021 Psych Hub, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Trauma is the result of our inability to process a distressing experience. It’s much more common than we might imagine...and requires a patient examination of our past to overcome. FURTHER READING You can read more on this and other subjects here: https://bit.ly/2JlfOye “ A trauma is not merely a terrible event, though it is very much that too. It is a terrible event that has not been adequately processed, understood and unpicked and that has – through neglect – been able to cast a very long and unwarranted shadow over huge areas of experience. Many of our greatest fears have nothing at all to do with actual dangers in the here and now; they are the legacy of traumas that we have lacked the wherewithal to be able to trace back to their origins, localise and neutralise…” MORE SCHOOL OF LIFE Watch more films on SELF in our playlist: http://bit.ly/TSOLself SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to follow us at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschooloflifelondon/ X: https://twitter.com/TheSchoolOfLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ CREDITS Produced in collaboration with: Animation: Alexandra "Sasha" Balan, www.SashaAnimates.com Sound Design: Volkan Kiziltug, www.VolkanKiziltug.com Title animation produced in collaboration with Vale Productions https://www.valeproductions.co.uk/

Understanding emotions can be complicated. This video is meant for young people: it describes what depression looks like, what the causes might be, what challenges might come up and what young people can do to support themselves. This resource was created by young people and mental health professionals and was developed by the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression and the Youth Engagement Initiative, supported by the Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health and the Child, Youth and Emerging Adult Program at CAMH. For more information, contact Cundill.Centre@camh.ca. #CundillatCAMH Resources for immediate support: · Find your local Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) or call 1-833-456-4566. · Call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text them at CONNECT 686868. · Call the First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline toll free at 1-855-242-3310 or use the chat box on their website to connect with a counsellor online. · Call the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 (resource for LGBTQ youth)

This video will discuss everything about depression, treatment and symptoms, How to recognize if someone is suffering from it? and what are the effects of exercise on mood. Depression is a common problem but many times people may not recognize its signs and symptoms in themselves or others. Learn all about this in this animated video. Having low mood? Lost interest in things you used to enjoy? Grief that goes on for too long... these may be symptoms of depression. It is important to know how to detect signs of depression so the right treatment can be provided early. #DrSmartTeam #Depression Dr. Smart team educates about health & diseases in a simple, easy and fun way. We want people to know about common diseases, what are their signs and symptoms, how are they treated, and when to seek help. Our goal is to empower everyone through health awareness based on accurate and authentic information. Stay healthy and help others stay healthy! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out our channels in other languages. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSmartTeam/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.smartteam/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSmartTeam Visit out website: www.drsmartteam.com EDUCATE. EMPOWER. EXCEED

Learn the basics about bipolar disorder and where to find support. To find out more information visit nami.org/bipolar. - If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health: • Visit our website at NAMI.org. • Call our HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640, open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Find your local NAMI at nami.org/findsupport • If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7 - NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Bipolar disorder, also called ‘manic depression’, is a mood disorder defined by periods of intense, heightened emotion called mood episodes. The three types of mood episodes are manic, hypomanic (less severe manic episodes), and depressive. With that said, here are 10 signs of bipolar disorder. Also, this video is meant to raise awareness on the topic of bipolar disorder. Do not self diagnose using this video. If you or someone you know is dealing with bipolar disorder or they’re showing symptoms, please seek professional help by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) if you’re in the US. Or visit this website: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html It’s never too late to seek help. #bipolar #bipolardisorder #psych2go Related Videos: Bipolar Disorder - What is it? https://youtu.be/mOqgrZZbeyo 8 Signs of Major Depressive Disorder https://youtu.be/KSClXw4Wfxs Credits Writer: Carley Swanson-Garro Script editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong Storyboarder: Yi Lin VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Alethea Van Holland (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOWAFbnRIhaH66KV3TGDGw?view_as=subscriber) YouTube manager: Cindy Cheong References American Psychiatric Association (2017). What are bipolar disorders? Retrieved 18 April 2020 from www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/bipolar-disorders/what-are-bipolar-disorders. American Psychological Association (2020). Grandiose. In APA Dictionary of Psychology. Retrieved 18 April from dictionary.apa.org/grandiosity. Chandler, R.A., Wakeley, J., Goodwin, G.M. & Rogers, R.D. (November 2009). Altered risk-aversion and risk-seeking behavior in bipolar disorder. Biological Psychiatry, 66 (9), 840-846. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.05.011. Grande, I., Berk, M., Birmaher, B., & Vieta, E. (2016). Bipolar disorder. The Lancet, 387(10027), 1561-1572. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(15)00241-X. National Institute of Mental Health (2020). Bipolar disorder. Retrieved 18 April 2020 from www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml. Wein, H. (ed.) (May 2010). Major ups and downs: Bipolar disorder brings extreme mood swings. NIH News in Health. Retrieved 18 April 2020 from https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2010/05/major-ups-downs. World Health Organization (November 2019). Mental disorders. Retrieved 18 April 2020 from www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders. Resources National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).