
What is the brain? Esther Hale, a senior at Chengdu International School, strives to answer this question as she explores the various mental health disorders around the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn

Τι συμβαίνει όταν η ψυχιατρική διάγνωση υποχωρεί για να δώσει χώρο σε μια αυθεντική ανθρώπινη συνάντηση; Μέσα από την καθημερινή επαφή με την ψυχική οδύνη, εξερευνούμε τη διαφορά μεταξύ του «λυπάμαι» και του «νιώθω μαζί σου». Είναι μια πρόσκληση να ανακαλύψουμε ξανά τη σιωπή ανάμεσα στις λέξεις, υπε

Medicine is often seen as a noble and rewarding profession, but the journey to becoming a doctor carries realities that few people openly talk about. In this talk, Dr. Siddhant Kashyap sheds light on the emotional, personal, and human side of medical training and practice. Beyond textbooks, exams, a

What if the most powerful medical tool we’re missing is listening? Beth Krause reveals why so many patients remain unheard and how compassionate listening can save lives, restore trust, and revolutionize healthcare from the inside out. Beth Krause is a Certified Functional Health and Nutrition Pract

In this TEDx talk, Mackenna Minehan shares her journey of understanding and managing anxiety, using both personal experience and professional expertise. She explores how persistent worry can hold us back, and offers practical tools to challenge negative thoughts, reframe automatic thinking, and take

As healthcare continues to evolve, the question arises—can healing truly happen best within the comfort of one’s own home? In this talk, Dr. Charu Dutt Arora explores the changing landscape of elder care in modern India and the need to bring medical support closer to where life is actually lived. He

When Advice Becomes Harm: How the Internet Hijacked Our Understanding of Mental Health At TEDx University of Wah, Rooshan Alam delivers a powerful reflection on how the internet has transformed mental health awareness emphasisingand where it has gone wrong. In an age where social media platforms an

NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for mental health advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. This talk represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of suicide prevention and animal-assiste

In this compelling TED-style talk, Blessing Falola, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, addresses the growing youth mental health crisis in the United States and the severe workforce shortage behind it. Declared a national emergency in 2021, youth mental health needs continue to rise while access t

Why do so many people find themselves awake at 2 a.m., overwhelmed by thoughts and silent struggles? This talk explores the hidden emotional battles people face during their most vulnerable moments and how understanding these struggles can lead to healing and resilience. Aishwarya Yadav is a filmm

We’ve been taught to think our way through emotional pain. But what if thinking is exactly why it stays? The biggest misconception about emotions is that they only exist in the mind. What if the reason emotional pain doesn’t go away… is because we’ve been trying to solve it in the wrong place? In

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of social media, the brain, and behavior. The relationship between technology and addiction remains an ongoing field of study. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx or

Finding The Light In Autism Maggie is a standout student at Eastchester Middle School who combines curiosity, creativity and community spirit. She has distinguished herself both in and out of the classroom through her initiative, leadership and dedication to service. At school, Maggie is known for

In an age where machines can scan every cell of the body, why do so many patients still feel unseen? In this powerful and deeply human talk, Dr. Harsh Singh, Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon, explores the silent crisis in modern healthcare: we are treating diseases, but forgetting the p

This TEDx talk explores how modern food advertising and marketing strategies influence what people eat and how those choices affect long-term health. It reveals how supermarkets and food brands use psychological tactics, packaging, and targeted advertising to encourage the consumption of ultra-proce

In this eye-opening TEDx talk, Maya Raichoora exposes the hidden gap that holds most people back, the difference between confidence and self-confidence. As a leading mental fitness expert with eight years of experience working with elite athletes, CEOs, and high performers, Maya introduces us to "Al

Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh, Dementia Simulation House Founder and Professor of Gerontology at the University of Northern Iowa, explores the critical link between anxiety and cognition in individuals living with dementia. Through actionable strategies to minimize anxiety, she reveals how creating calming en

In this deeply moving TEDx talk, Marina Davidova confronts the silent epidemic hiding behind startup culture — loneliness. With 16 years in venture capital and experience backing over 150 companies, Marina reveals what most founders won't say out loud: 76% feel lonely, and the rest are too busy pret

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicidal ideation and suicide. As the speaker states, please seek professional help if you or a loved one is struggling and do not look to the technology discussed in this talk for diagnostic advice. TEDx events are independently organized by volunte

We view the way of battling mental health problems like a fairytale — flowers, rainbows; a story with an easy resolution. Steph Ng tells us the opposite, how the way we approach mental health stories should be changed and most importantly, how we are being too nice with these stories. Steph Ng is an

Violoncellistka Terezie Kovalová otevřeně hovoří o svém boji s vážnými psychickými i fyzickými obtížemi. Co jí pomohlo k návratu do života? Violoncellista, zpěvačka a skladatelka Terezie Kovalová stojí za desítkami oceňovaných hudebních projektů a spoluprací. Po letech hraní pro potlesk objevila úp