Why is it SO HARD to be a Good Asian Kid?

In this episode, Dr. K explains the "Paradox of the Stupid Intelligent Person"—how high intelligence can circle back around and become a unique form of stupidity. He breaks down the common blind spots that cause smart people to fail and provides a roadmap for leveraging your IQ m ...  Show more

In this episode, Dr. K explains why pornography addiction is one of the hardest habits to break and why it acts like a "nuclear bomb" on the brain's circuitry. He provides a biological roadmap for recovery, moving beyond simple willpower to address the deeper issues of loneliness ...  Show more

Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a psychologist who has spent decades working to advance the mental health of youth of color, was selected as one of 12 global leaders to receive a $20 million grant-making fund from philanthropist Melinda French Gates. Dr. Alfiee discusses the state of y ...  Show more

As evidence accumulates that mental health problems are on the rise amongst adolescents, are services keeping up? Claudia Hammond is joined by a panel of experts to discuss teenage mental health.Professor Shirley Reynolds, Dr Dickon Bevington, Kimberley Robinson and Sarah Hulyer ...  Show more

Hidden behind the fearlessness displayed by Kenyan youths during recent anti-government protests could be a mountain of mental health challenges. A mental health expert says this is linked to the extra responsibilities young people are having to take up in a continent where the m ...  Show more

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Dr. Saliha Afridi, founder of The LightHouse Arabia, leads the conversation focusing on the importance of mental health and wellbeing in today's fast-paced world. She explores the meaning of a healthy mind, common mental health challenge ...  Show more