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Have you been feeling overly anxious lately? Or are you worried that your loved ones might be suffering from a mental illness? If you want to be more informed about the warning signs of a mental illness, here are a few early warning signs of mental illness. Disclaimer. This video is meant to be informative. It is not a guide for self-diagnosis. If any of these points apply to you or someone you kn...

Are you looking for dating advice? Red flags in relationships could be hard to spot, if you're inexperienced. What are some of your relationship deal breakers? Comment below. #redflags Wonder what the green flags in a relationship are? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/ojz5i4yI3xw Writer: Geoffrey Gao Script Editor: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Evelvaii YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheo...

Do you feel safe in your relationships? Have you ever dealt with anyone who makes you feel unsafe? An unsafe person can turn out to be anyone in your life, from a new friend to a close family member. This can be done in several ways, including verbal abuse, manipulation, and more. A relationship with an unsafe person can feel one-sided, draining, and even borderline toxic. Do you think you have an...

Anxiety disorders affect nearly 20% of adults in North America. That’s about 40 million people! Many researchers estimate that this number is actually closer to 30% since there are many people who suffer undiagnosed anxiety symptoms or aren’t even aware they have anxiety at all. Sometimes, it feels like anxiety has become a part of modern-day life, and it’s something many of us just have to deal w...

Are you feeling more anxious than usual? We created a new channel dedicated to all things calming to help with anxiety here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1BtlTjIMklHVW78DJrZJA Be sure to check it out and let us know what other calming videos you would like to see! Feel free to also collaborate by emailing in. In an effort to make psychology more accessible in other languages, we launched a K...

Are you struggling with your mental health and not even know it? Taking care of your mental health should always be a priority, especially during these difficult times. If not, this might even develop into a mental illness, like depression, anxiety, and so on. This is why mental health awareness is really important. In this video, we'll be talking about the subtle signs that you need to take e...

Are you lying to yourself without realizing it? Do you find it hard to trust yourself? Trusting ourselves plays a big part in finding happiness. If we don't trust ourselves or trust other people's opinions more than our own, it hurts our self-esteem and leads us to places we don't really want to be in or do things that we don't really want to do. Do you tend to lie to yourself abou...

In 1983, Howard Gardener, an American developmental psychologist, came up with 9 types of intelligence that people may have. Each category is an area you may excel in, and you may be intelligent in more categories than one! What type(s) are you? Did you relate to this video? Previously, we also made a video on the struggles of intelligent people: https://youtu.be/BN3KT7IERSw #intelligence #psych2g...

Often times, Self-care and social life are put on the back burner while we try to navigate the storm of emotions that swarm our minds. Have you been following some of the mental health tips in your life despite your hectic schedule? Here are some signs that your mental health is improving. See if these apply to you. Also, we made another video today. Did you check it out? https://youtu.be/uL9OczDL...

Antisocial personality disorder is a mental condition in which a person has a lasting pattern of manipulating, exploiting or violating the rights of others without any remorse and it is linked to sociopathy. While only 3% of men and 1% of women suffer from this disorder in the US according to PsychologyToday, it is important for us to discuss it. In our previous video, we talked about what Antisoc...

The truth is, a lot of us have experienced the big ‘no-nos’ of dating, like the little clues that key us into whether or not this person sitting across the dinner table from us is a keeper or not. However, we pay attention to the red flags so much, that we may miss out on the green flags - the good things about the person sitting in front of you. Is the person you're dating really the one for...

A growth mindset explains talent as a work-in-progress, which opens the door for change and progress. For example, a student with a growth mindset will study for their test because they know they’re still learning new things. On the other hand, a fixed mindset suggests that your talents are set in stone. For example, a student with a fixed mindset may not study for a test, because they believe the...

Have you ever heard of smiling depression? Depression isn't always about looking sad or crying a lot. Sometimes, people are hiding a lot of pain behind a beautiful smile. Not everybody who is experiencing depression or a depressive episode will show how they are truly feeling. As a result, this type of depression often goes undetected. To help you understand more about smiling depression, here...

Have you ever wondered what your perfect career could be, based on your personality alone? What job would you excel in? What career path would you feel happiest in? Well, have you ever heard of the Myers-Briggs 16 personalities? The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a questionnaire designed to identify your personality type and how you view and interact with the world. Watch this video to...

Are you average, smart, or highly intelligent? You are more of a genius than you think! Here are five signs that you are very intelligent. If you are smart, you are not afraid to ask questions, because you question the status quo. Also, you might be self-critical and are looking for ways to self-improve, rather than being a narcissist who does not acknowledge their own faults, flaws, and weaknesse...

Why do we do what we do? The age-old question of psychology. While it’s certainly true that we are who we are because of our experiences and our nature, the little things matter, too. As famed American author, writer, and businessman Stephen Covey once said, “Our character is basically a composite of all our habits.” Our habits play a crucial role in how we think, feel, and act on a daily basis. S...

Are you an INTP or an INFP? For those unfamiliar, these acronyms are two of the sixteen MBTI types, also known as the Myers-Briggs type indicators. The combinations INTP and INFP are among the rarest out there, making up roughly around 3% and 5% of the population respectively. If you ever wondered whether you are an INFP or INTP, we will share with you five key differences to help you tell these t...

After a long stressful day, what better way to recharge than a nap? There's no better feeling than napping a bit before getting back to work, but there’s more to napping than you might think. There are a lot of benefits to your body and mind when it comes to napping. Here are 22 facts about napping. #nappingfacts #psych2go Suggested Videos: 7 Common Dream Meanings You Should NEVER Ignore! http...

Have you ever wondered what your perfect career could be, based on your personality alone? What job would you excel in? What career path would you feel happiest in? Well, have you ever heard of the Myers-Briggs 16 personalities? The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a questionnaire designed to identify your personality type and how you view and interact with the world. Watch this video to...

Ever find it hard to say no to things even when it makes you feel unhappy and impacts your physical or mental wellbeing? It is not uncommon that we experience pressures, from peers, family, friends, or society, for us to conform to their wishes even if it goes against what we believe in or what we truly want to do in that situation. But don’t feel guilty for saying no and setting healthy boundarie...

One of the most popular personality quizzes around is the Myers Briggs test. Based off Carl Jung’s personality types, Katharine and Isabel Briggs-Myers developed the test to be more accessible to everyday people. Each personality type is made up of a 4 letter acronym depending on how you view and interact with the world. The link below is to an online test, what type are you? Take the test yoursel...

Are you average, smart, or highly intelligent? You are more of a genius than you think! Here are five signs that you are very intelligent. If you are smart, you are not afraid to ask questions, because you question the status quo. Also, you might be self-critical and are looking for ways to self-improve, rather than being a narcissist who does not acknowledge their own faults, flaws, and weaknesse...

Why do we do what we do? The age-old question of psychology. While it’s certainly true that we are who we are because of our experiences and our nature, the little things matter, too. As famed American author, writer, and businessman Stephen Covey once said, “Our character is basically a composite of all our habits.” Our habits play a crucial role in how we think, feel, and act on a daily basis. S...

Antisocial personality disorder is a disorder that is characterized by a long-standing pattern of disregard for other people's rights. However, it is not to be mixed with the term asocial which refers to someone who lacks motivation to engage in social interaction. If you call someone an antisocial, you are technically saying they have aspd or psychopathic personality. Make sure to use the rig...

After a long stressful day, what better way to recharge than a nap? There's no better feeling than napping a bit before getting back to work, but there’s more to napping than you might think. There are a lot of benefits to your body and mind when it comes to napping. Here are 22 facts about napping. #nappingfacts #psych2go Suggested Videos: 7 Common Dream Meanings You Should NEVER Ignore! http...