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Old Aug 12, 2011, 11:52 AM
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Not strictly speaking to mental health but the overall health of the world. And I found when I could pay attention these lectures inspiring me and my playground in an otherwise, depression brain limited world.

www.theRSA.org

and example of a video is
http://www.thersa.org/events/video/v...arbara-strauch

The secret life of the grown up brain. The New York Times' health and science editor Barbara Strauch visits the RSA to reveal the latest research that shows that the middle-aged brain is more flexible, more capable and more surprisingly talented than previously thought.


http://www.thersa.org/events/video/v...ruce-alexander

Addictions what to do when everything else has failed. Renowned psychologist Bruce Alexander calls for a stronger recognition of the social nature of our worsening global addiction problem.

and 10 min animations based on longer lectures;

http://comment.rsablogs.org.uk/videos/ Fusing sociology, psychoanalysis and philosophy, Professor Renata Salecl shows that individual choice is rarely based on a simple rational decision with a predictable outcome.
( anxiety) Professor Renata Salecl explores the paralysing anxiety and dissatisfaction surrounding limitless choice. Does the freedom to be the architects of our own lives actually hinder rather than help us? Does our preoccupation with choosing and consuming actually obstruct social change?

Last but not least www.flylady.net for helping me organize my home/life and to keep me on a schedule.
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Last edited by Gently1; Aug 12, 2011 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Forgot flylady -finally loving yourself
Thanks for this!
DocJohn