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Too much screen time or social media can negatively impact your mental health. We list local libraries where you can relax with a good book for free. But if you prefer chilling with a video, we've also got you covered.

The City of Edinburgh | Libraries

The City of Edinburgh | Libraries

The City of Edinburgh offers nearly 30 local libraries plus a wide range of audiobooks and other resources.

Midlothian Council | Libraries

Midlothian Council | Libraries

Offer libraries in Dalkeith, Danderhall, Gorebridge, Lasswade, Loanhead, Newbattle, Newtongrange, Penicuik and Roslin.

East Lothian Council | Libraries

East Lothian Council | Libraries

Offer libraries in Dunbar, East Linton, Gullane, Haddington, Longniddry, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Ormiston, Port Seton, Prestonpans, Tranent & Wallyford.

West Lothian | Libraries

West Lothian | Libraries

West Lothian has fourteen Community Libraries and one Local History Library.

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #30 - YouTube

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #30 - YouTube

In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about mood disorders and their causes as well as how these disorders can impact people's lives.

Harvard Doctor Chris Palmer Recommends Diet for Mental Disorders

Harvard Doctor Chris Palmer Recommends Diet for Mental Disorders

Mikhaila Peterson spoke with Dr. Chris Palmer. Dr. Palmer has worked in psychiatry for over 23 years and currently serves as an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He just released a new book “Brain Energy” which outlines the role of ketogenic diets as an effective treatment for mood disorders.

We discussed his background and experience with conventional psychiatry as well as the effectiveness of diet, specifically a ketogenic or low-carb diet, for treating the symptoms of mood disorders and their root causes.

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder: Heston Blumenthal's Untold Story.

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder: Heston Blumenthal's Untold Story.

Heston Blumenthal, joins Ben from the Hidden 20% channel to discuss why bipolar was the last thing he thought about, having been diagnosed previously with ADHD.

What is bipolar disorder?

What is bipolar disorder?

Kati Morton, a licensed therapist making Mental Health videos.

TEDx Talks | Finding balance in bipolar | Ellen Forney

TEDx Talks | Finding balance in bipolar | Ellen Forney

Ellen Forney is a passionate storyteller and artist who turned her bipolar diagnosis into a platform of hope for anyone struggling with mental health issues. In this moving and generous talk, Ellen uses both words and pictures — her own comics —to share the story of how she maintained her creativity while managing her illness and shares the system she developed for achieving balance and keeping it.

5 misunderstandings about Bipolar Disorder - YouTube

5 misunderstandings about Bipolar Disorder - YouTube

Kati Morton, a licensed therapist making Mental Health videos.

Bipolar Disorder and Co-Occurring Borderline Personality Disorder - Dr. Christina M. Temes

Bipolar Disorder and Co-Occurring Borderline Personality Disorder - Dr. Christina M. Temes

The focus of this webinar is the co-occurrence of bipolar disorder (BD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Although these conditions represent distinct diagnostic entities, existing research suggests that approximately 20% of individuals with BD meet criteria for comorbid BPD. However, there are no current guidelines regarding which treatments work best for this group.

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