Learn about mindfulness this month with diverse content presented by Arizona PBS. From mind and body to lesson plans for educators, enjoy these featured PBS specials, learning resources, and our exclusive sessions with Asia Smith who talks about how beneficial mindfulness can be.
NASA’s goal to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible due to the immense distance. NASA psychologists prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation of a Mars mission. Watch on air Monday, May 6 at 9 p.m. Members can stream this special early on Arizona PBS Passport!
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MindCrowd is an internet-based study of the brain and has been running for ten years with over 400,000 participants. TGen’s MindCrowd initiative goes mobile across Arizona with a specialized trailer and MRI machine designed to gather more data from Arizona residents about brain aging and Alzheimer’s. Dr. Matt Huentelman, a neuroscientist with TGen’s MindCrowd, joined "Arizona Horizon" to discuss.
We've known for a long time that taking a walk outdoors can be beneficial for mental health. But new studies suggest spending time in nature, especially among trees, offers scientifically-proven benefits to both mental and physical wellbeing. This new documentary takes viewers into the woods for a lesson in "Forest Bathing," the practice of mindful observance of nature that originated in Japan.
Singer-songwriter Jewel talks with Margaret Hoover on "Firing Line" about her journey from a troubled upbringing in Alaska to music megastardom, how she saved her own soul by prioritizing her mental health, and her virtual reality platform providing access to mindfulness tools.
Here are five ways we can show our children and students how to practice mindfulness, especially in the classroom.
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