Online Resources

for Supporting

Your Mental Health

We’re continuing our conversation about mental well-being, and today we’re offering a list of podcasts, courses, and apps that can help you learn more about how your mind works and keep your mental and emotional health in check.

Podcasts

Here are some podcasts that can help you maintain your mental health, especially during war or other crises.

Ukrainian Podcasts:

Rich Inner World by Yevhen Piletsky – A podcast about modern psychology and psychotherapy, discussing serious psychological research and debunking common pseudoscientific myths.
“I Know How It Feels” by IZONE Media – The main characters are people who have experienced mental health disorders. They share their experiences, therapy moments, and struggles. Psychologists and therapists also provide insights.
“Mentalochka” – Covers topics about mental health in the context of today’s challenges, like anxiety, depression, and stress, with tips on managing them. It also touches on therapy and mental health support.
Take a Pause – A podcast by psychologist Marta Pryriz about mental health in a changing world. It discusses how to adapt to change, face challenges, and seek professional help when needed.
Self-Reflections – Psychologist Maria shares her personal self-reflection journey and professional tools to help listeners better understand themselves.

English Podcasts:

Feeling Good – Hosted by Dr. David Burns, this podcast focuses on techniques for overcoming depression and anxiety, while also helping listeners develop self-esteem and happiness. Dr. Burns uses TEAM-CBT (Thoughts, Emotions, and Behavior) methods to change negative thinking.
Mental Illness Happy Hour – Hosted by comedian Paul Gilmartin, this podcast tackles mental health issues and emotional struggles with honesty and humor, aiming to normalize these conversations.
The Happiness Lab – Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale psychology professor. This popular podcast is based on her “Science of Happiness” course and explores what truly makes us happy using research-based insights.
Therapy Chat – Hosted by Laura Reagan, a psychotherapist, this podcast discusses various approaches to therapy, including trauma therapy, EMDR, and art therapy. Experts share their experiences in treating trauma and preventing burnout.
The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast – Dr. Robert Duff simplifies complex psychological topics. This podcast was born out of Dr. Duff’s frustration with the confusing language often used around mental health. He covers a range of topics, from managing anxiety to self-improvement.

Online Courses

Coursera:

Psychological First Aid – Developed by Johns Hopkins University, this course covers the basics of providing psychological first aid during emergencies.

edX:

The Science of Happiness by UC Berkeley – This free 8-week course offers practical, science-based tips for living a happier, more meaningful life.

FutureLearn:

Understanding Anxiety, Depression, and CBT – This course covers the basics of anxiety and depression, their symptoms, and how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques can help.

TED Talks:

Guy Winch “How to Practice Emotional First Aid” – Guy Winch emphasizes the importance of emotional hygiene and how to care for psychological wounds.
Amy Morin “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong” – Amy Morin discusses habits that prevent us from being mentally strong and offers tips on overcoming them.
Sangu Delle “There’s No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health” – Sangu Delle shares his battle with anxiety and how he dealt with the stigma around mental health, especially among men.
Vikram Patel “Mental Health For All By Involving All” – Vikram Patel highlights the importance of involving communities in solving mental health issues, stressing that many people don’t receive the help they need.
Ruby Wax “What’s So Funny About Mental Illness?” – Comedian Ruby Wax talks about her experience with depression and calls for reducing the stigma around mental illness.

YouTube:

Psychology In Seattle – Hosted by licensed psychotherapist Kirk Honda, this podcast covers a range of mental health topics and often analyzes characters and situations from TV shows and movies.
Kati Morton – Kati Morton is a licensed therapist who discusses various mental health topics, from family dynamics and anxiety to eating disorders and trauma.
The School of Life – This channel focuses on emotional intelligence, relationships, work, creativity, and spirituality, using short films and discussions to make complex topics more accessible.

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