Researchers from the University of California provide scientific insight into why our bodies react the way they do to stress, as well as what we can do to manage stress in our day-to-day lives.
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Perpetual stress runs us down. But a truly restorative state that alters our bodies at the cellular level can counter this deterioration. Series: "UC San Francisco News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40226]
In this program, Yvette Flores, professor of psychology at UC Davis, discusses how to cope during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, especially social stress and the impact of it on disadvantaged and marginalized groups. Series: "Critically Human" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37074]
Mindful self-compassion has been widely researched in recent years and found effective in a wide variety of mental health and wellbeing variables. Dr. Christiane Wolf with InsightLA offers a short 3-step self-compassion practice to help you recover more quickly from stress. Simply treat yourself the way you would treat a dear friend! Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37748]
The COVID-19 pandemic has put all of us in crisis mode. So how can you manage feelings of anxiety and stress? Esme Shaller, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry at UC San Francisco, teaches four simple crisis survival skills called TIPP: temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37745]
Regular practice of mindfulness meditations has been widely researched and has been shown to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression and stress and increase quality of life and overall well-being. Wallk through a simple breathing exercise with Dr. Christiane Wolf, Mindfulness and Insight Meditation Teacher at InsightLA. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37746]
Breathing techniques can help us relax and reduce stress and anxiety. Simply slowing our breathing rate can reduce arousal in our autonomic nervous system. Elissa Epel, Ph.D., psychiatry professor at UC San Francisco, demonstrates a simple three-part breathing technique that can help with stress and sleep. Try this four times in a row each day. It can be done upon waking, during a break, or before bed (or during insomnia!). Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37747]
The climate crisis is impacting health, and health care professionals have a pivotal role as advocates for change. The climate crisis must be mitigated by vast reductions in carbon use. Physicians share how they have promoted advocacy, as well as effective ways of messaging, and how leaders serve as trusted sources of information for policymakers and local institutions, and change agents. Panelists: Mark Coleman, MS, author and nature meditation teacher; host, Nature Summit; Robin Cooper, MD, Volunteer Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; co-founder, Climate Psychiatry Alliance; Edward Maibach, PhD, Mason Distinguished University Professor, George Mason University; Ashley McClure, MD, co-founder, Climate Health Now; Kimberly Williams, PhD, PHR, Executive Director, The National Medical Association; Program Manager, Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action. Moderated by Elissa Epel, PhD, Vice Chair for Adult Psychology, UCSF. Series: "Emotional Well-Being in Times of Crisis" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37479]
This discussion focuses on the mental health challenges and lessons learned at UCSF during the pandemic, with a focus on building institutional resources to prepare for future challenges. Panelists: Maga Jackson-Triche, MD, MSHS, Health Sciences Clinical Professor, UCSF Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Christine Mangurian, MD, MAS, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Diversity and Health Equity, UCSF Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Robert Rodriguez, MD, Professor, UCSF Dept. of Emergency Medicine. Moderated by Elissa Epel, Ph.D., Vice Chair for Adult Psychology, UCSF. Series: "Emotional Well-Being in Times of Crisis" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37474]
UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner discusses the benefits of compassion for others and ourselves. Keltner, who is co-founder of the campus's Greater Good Science Center, has studied stress, relationships and well-being for 25 years. Drawing on insights from the center's Science of Happiness online course, podcast series and magazine, Keltner shares tips on how to manage stress and find meaningful connections while social distancing. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37392]
In touching every aspect of our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted our sense of well-being and produced uncertainty and anxiety. How do we find resilience while remaining productive and caring family members, friends, professionals and citizens in these unprecedented times? UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner, who has studied stress, relationships and well-being for 25 years and is co-founder of the campus's Greater Good Science Center, shares ideas and practices for cultivating resilience and connection as we face the challenges of the coming months. Drawing on insights from the center's Science of Happiness online course, podcast series and magazine, Keltner shares tips on how to manage stress and find meaningful connections while social distancing, completing each video with simple, science-tested practices useful for this moment in time. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37390]
UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner talks about the benefits of practicing gratitude. Expressing appreciation is a key component of Keltner's Science of Happiness course, which he has taught to inmates at San Quentin State Prison, among thousands of other students. Keltner, who is the faculty director of the campus's Greater Good Science Center, has studied stress, relationships and well-being for 25 years. His videos are designed to keep people feeling calm and resilient in the face of COVID-19, a pandemic that has touched every aspect of our lives and profoundly disrupted our sense of well-being and produced uncertainty and anxiety. Keltner shares tips on how to manage stress and find meaningful connections while social distancing, completing each video with simple, science-tested practices useful for this moment in time. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37393]
The pandemic heightened stress and anxiety in families and children. Dr. Petra Steinbuchel explores the collective mental impact of the pandemic and looks at tools and interventions to promote coping for youth and families. Heading back to school may increase stress and affect mental health because back to school does not mean back to normal. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36876]
Eve Ekman is a contemplative social scientist and teacher in the field of emotional awareness and burnout prevention. She discusses how to develop emotion awareness and enact compassion. She also addresses the issue of burnout and things to do to manage emotions and their power. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36875]
Dave Berger, somatic psychotherapist, physical therapist and bodyworker, provides practical suggestions for managing stress and anxiety. When stress and anxiety run high, nurturing your body-brain and mind is more important than ever. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36874]
When a child does not outgrow the fears and worries that are typical in young children, or when there are so many fears and worries that they interfere with school, home, or play activities, the child may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Bridget Walker, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in treating anxiety and associated disorders, discusses the signs of anxiety, the triggers that cause anxiety and suggestions for parents to help their children. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36871]
Dr. Darlene Mininni shares how two words in particular can negatively affect mental health. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr Memorial Lecture Series, which was established by Mr. Roehr's daughter, Suzanne Angelucci, to inform the public on topics associated with the power of humor and positive thinking. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36386]
Jon Kabat-Zinn is the founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, which teaches participants how to navigate and integrate the challenges and adventures of everyday life. Here he discusses the act of mindfulness in daily life and the medicinal quality of meditation. Series: "Integrative Medicine Today" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36269]
An overwhelming scientific consensus demonstrates that cumulative adversity, particularly during critical and sensitive developmental periods, is a root cause to some of the most harmful, persistent and expensive health challenges facing our nation. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is an award-winning physician, researcher and advocate dedicated to changing the way our society responds to one of the most serious, expensive and widespread public health crises of our time: childhood trauma. She was appointed as California's first-ever Surgeon General by Governor Gavin Newsom in January 2019. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35724]
Living well with diabetes takes emotional strength. Staying strong emotionally is important to keeping stress under control which helps keep blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels where they belong. Lawrence Fisher explores the social, behavioral, self-management support and care system factors that affect the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34679]
Sonia Lupien, PhD (University of Montreal) explores the science behind stress, our biology, and illness. She discusses the importance of reducing stress in our lives and provide practical tips to cope with stress. Series: "Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference - UCSF" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34471]
Yale University's BJ Casey shares an in-depth look into the detrimental effects on the brain resulting in behavioral and developmental impairment caused by stress during childhood. Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 31760]
Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Dr. Larissa Thomas discusses the causes of workplace burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34242]
Barbara Laraia, PhD, UC Berkeley, reveals why neighborhoods and stress have a major impact on obesity and pregnancy. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34083]
Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]
Jon Kabat-Zinn is the founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, which teaches participants how to navigate and integrate the challenges and adventures of everyday life. He is also the author of several best-selling books on the topic of mindfulness, including Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are. Series: "Integrative Medicine Today" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33378]
Expert panel explores the relation of food insecurity, stress and nutrition. Panelists: Janet Tomiyama, UCLA – The Stigma of Obesity; Deborah Cohen, RAND Corporation – Stress and Built Environments; Barbara Laraia, UC Berkeley – Food Insecurity During Pregnancy; Annie Gupta, UCLA – Stress, Food, and Reward System; Emeran Mayer, UCLA- Stress and Microbiome. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33237]
Cindy Leung explains the novel mechanism of stress in the relation between food insecurity and health. Food insecurity has direct negative effects on health from infancy into adulthood, most in importantly on cardiovascular health. Food insecurity is a also form of toxic stress that has negative psychological effects. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33236]
Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Dr. Larissa Thomas explores the factors that contribute to burnout in the medical field, and what to do about it. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32946]
Vanessa Hus Bal, PhD & Gregory Lyons, PhD, BCBA. STAR Center for ASD & NDDs, UCSF Series: "UC Wellbeing: Meditate" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32211]
Dr. Eve Ekman discusses the common phenomenon known as “burnout”, explaining what it is and why it’s significant. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31344]
Dr. Eve Ekman deconstructs empathy and explains how being empathetic can better you personally and professionally. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31345]
Eve Ekman gives a clinical definition of emotion, including their utility as we understand it, how they arise in the mind, and the ways various emotions are felt in different people. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31341]
Dr. Eve Ekman discusses the ways people typically interact with their emotions, especially negative ones, and which of these ways has been shown to be most effective. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31342]
Elissa Epel explains what a telomere is, what it does, and why it’s important to protect them from excessive stress. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31224]
Margaret Chesney walks us through the powerful results of positivity, explaining how being a positive person can benefit both your physiology and your lifestyle, leading to decreased risk of health problems later on. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31221]
Dr. Kevin Barrows explains the term “mindfulness based stress reduction” (MBSR) and why he recommends the process to anyone, especially those suffering from certain psychological and physiological conditions. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31325]
Dr. Kevin Barrows explains the difference between meditation focused on mindfulness and that practiced purely for relaxation, and describes how to two are also interconnected. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31337]
Dr. Kevin Barrows relates some of the historical roots of mindfulness and how it evokes the revealing of the unconscious processes of the mind. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31365]
Dr. Kevin Barrows provides a general description of mindfulness, which includes it as a form of awareness and a way of paying attention. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31366]
Dr. Kevin Barrows lays out the component pieces of mindfulness, what each means, and how this formula and the elements within impact your day-to-day life. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31324]
Dr. Kevin Barrows explains the psychological effects of mindfulness and how the practice has overall effects on the body. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 31364]
Dr. Rick Hecht explains how cortisol, a hormone commonly associated with stress, impacts the body, showing it to be one of the most influential and complicated chemicals the body produces. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31305]
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