How Language Affects Your Mental Health

Have you ever wondered how the language you speak influences your thoughts, behavior, and interactions?

Language is more than just a communication tool—it serves as a cognitive framework that shapes perception, decision-making, and social dynamics. Certain linguistic structures emphasize individuality, while others prioritize harmony and hierarchy. In this video, we explore the psychological and cultural implications of some of the world’s most widely spoken languages and what they reveal about the way we think.

From the adaptability of English to the collectivist nuances of Mandarin, the emotional expressiveness of Spanish, and the structured precision of German, each language reflects distinct cultural and psychological traits. Understanding these patterns provides valuable insight into how communication shapes identity and perception.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ How language influences personality and social interactions
✅ The impact of linguistic structures on thought processes
✅ Why some cultures emphasize directness while others focus on subtlety
✅ The cognitive effects of speaking multiple languages

Language is deeply tied to cognition, cultural values, and interpersonal relationships. By examining these linguistic characteristics, we gain a better understanding of not only different cultures but also ourselves.

The Team:

Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: Rebecca Chu
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

[Psychgo]

What language(s) do you speak and do you feel the video is accurate?
PS: thank you for all the kind wishes everyone. Fully recovered and ready to post a lot.

[snowtale]

My favorite things about languages are those little “inside jokes” that just translating isnt enough to understand it’s true meaning, it adds a certain love and something special to the language

[TheMCzorro]

Judging by the comments, this needs a part 2

[MrAisgames]

As a person who is studying linguistics all the time, I must say that I agree, especially with English and Spanish as I speak both while not being a native speaker which gives me greater understanding as I studied them thoughtfully

[CainsCitadel]

Absolutely! It's so true that we need to be mindful of how we speak to ourselves. Do you consider yourself your best friend or your worst enemy? Remember, you live with yourself 24/7, so make your inner dialogue a place worth living in, not a hell on earth. Kindness starts from within

[Abafan-eo]

Your description of german was spot on at least for me, can't speak for everyone of course.

[maverick]

I love her voice so smooth and soothing makes it easy to pay attention and hear, which leads to better retention and learning.

[aaronthenorm]

Here in America; I miss the politeness I knew & exsperinced in years gone by! People look at me as if I am insane because of my politeness my siblings exspierences are the same.

[halland]

TIMESTAMPS:
0:45 English
1:29 Mandarin
2:43 Spanish
3:28 Korean
4:20 French
5:07 Janpanese
5:55 German
This is 6 popular language be used. Which language do you say? Let comment in below! ❤

[Tygertyger]

I wouldn't mind seeing an expansion of this for individual languages -- for example, the differences between UK English and American English or Spanish in Spain as opposed to Spanish in Mexico.

[Martijn_Steinpatz]

Dutch: Direct, undiplomatic and almost insulting to anyone not Dutch. Honesty and quickly getting to the point are considered most important. Also has a use of consonants and vowels meant to physically torture the tongue of anyone not from the Netherlands. Best language. 😂

[gello]

i genuinely thought this was gonna be an mvperry video

[NotDamy]

nice video, i find it really interesting how linguistics can affect someone's personality! by the way, if you make another video on this subject could you also include italian? its my first language so i would love to see how that would affect me lol

[Silberwolf]

Interesting topic! I guess I'm a typical German. Also a friend of mine is Korean and the description is spot on.

[constructivecriticism]

Would you guys ever consider doing a video for students who don’t know what they wanna do for college or have no plan and are really stressed about it? Like I’m constantly thinking about my future and how I have no interests or skills or anything so I’m freaking out

[MaybeSoSombrey]

I have a good video idea called "What would happen if you never got a hug?"

[Lazy-Rain-ss]

English is my first language, I can also speak Spanish and Japanese :3 !

[TFA]

I speak Arabic (first language), French (second), English (third), and German (fourth). Insane, right?

[Sonam-hx]

I am from India ❤ my language is Hindi ..❤ if you make part 2 pleaseeee add Hindi and other language of India .... Lot's of love ❤

[BeatrizPereira-ov]

Hey ! So just to point out when Spanish appeared in the video you surrounded the whole Iberian peninsula and that also included Portugal 🇵🇹 (my country) can you do a part 2 and include Portuguese pls ? Thank you and love 💕 your videos !