Computational psychiatry and the future of mental health care | Etienne Atangana | TEDxUMiami
Behavioral addictions are widespread, deeply stigmatized, and often poorly treated. Etienne Atangana, a senior neuroscience student researcher at the University of Miami, has seen this firsthand through his personal experience with behavioral addiction and navigating the mental health care system. I
Când fragilitatea naște curaj | DR. MARGARETA PÎRVĂNOIU | TEDxBaiaMare
Dr. Marga Pirvanoiu a urcat pe scena TEDxBaiaMare 2025 cu un discurs care a adus liniște, emoție și un respect profund pentru ceea ce înseamnă să fii medic. A vorbit despre medicina cu suflet — modul în care prezența, compasiunea și umanitatea pot deveni la fel de vitale ca orice procedură medicală.
When you lose your mental health, you almost lose everything | Ra Bie | TEDxPhnom Penh
No amount of wealth or success can replace good mental health. This talk explores why mental well-being is essential for balancing life, navigating trauma, and managing challenging relationships. Drawing on personal insights and practical strategies, the speaker shows how nurturing mental health emp
The Weight We Carry | Chineye Anako | TEDxNewHaven
Chineye (Chi) Anako explores how trauma lives within us, not just emotionally but biologically, through the concept known as "weathering". Drawing from her work as a public health practitioner, she will discuss how chronic stress, violence and grief shape our health. The Weight We Carry is a call to
The Silent Pandemic: Addressing the Trauma of Our Time | Earl Bloodworth | TEDxNewHaven
Firearm violence does not simply exist in a vacuum. Much like the ripples resulting from a rock being thrown into a pond, there exists reverberations far beyond any singular incident. While death is absolute, the trauma of the living is ever present, omnipresent, and multifaceted. This talk will exp
Sanaa ni Dawa: Healing through Art and Expressive Therapy | Nyanzula Nangale | TEDxZanzibar
What if the answer to your deepest emotional pain isn't in a prescription, but in a paintbrush, a song, or a sketch? The speaker asks how many of us have carried heartbreak and burnout while "still kept smiling and showing up like everything was okay", feeling disconnected and "hollow inside". Nyanz
How Notifications Hijack Our Minds | Sarah Sharma | TEDxGreenfield Youth
A single vibration. A glowing screen. A quick glance that turns into minutes — sometimes hours. Notifications feel small and harmless, yet they quietly shape how we think, focus, and live. This talk explores how notifications are designed not just to inform us, but to capture and control attention.
A New Code for Understanding Childhood Diseases | Elizabeth Abela | TEDxMakati
We often look at a child's outbursts or defiance and think the answer lies in stricter rules, more discipline, tougher consequences. But in homes everywhere - quietly, painfully - families are unraveling: little ones lashing out because their world feels unsafe, parents crumbling under exhaustion
Is addiction a disorder or a moral failing? | Tumendemberel Basan | TEDxKhan Uul District
This talk explains addiction as a medical and psychological disease rather than a moral failure, drawing on decades of scientific research and the speaker’s 27 years of professional experience. It outlines different forms of addiction, including substance-related and behavioral addictions, and highl
A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Mastering Stress | Dr. Sanjay Behari | TEDxKerala Agricultural University
Is stress a burden or a source of strength? Dr. Sanjay Behari offers a universal toolkit for navigating high-stress environments, breaking his advice down into eight actionable mantras. His session covers three key segments: handling surgical crises, the dangers of procrastination, and neurological
Empowerment is the New Therapy | Dr. Shraboni Bhattacharya D’Souza | TEDxYouth@JNS
In this talk, Dr. Shraboni revisits earlier notions and approaches to therapy, offering a fresh perspective rooted in empowerment, discovery, and strength—showcasing how the right guidance can truly transform the therapeutic experience. Dr. Shraboni Bhattacharya D’Souza, is a highly regarded psycho
When Good Isn ’t Good Enough | Celina H | TEDxSaigon South Intl School
The talk delves into the psychological weight of perfectionism, specifically focusing on the internal drive to maintain peak performance in all endeavors. Drawing from personal experiences as a student, the speaker examines the constant cycle of striving for excellence and the emotional toll of feel
What to say to someone with a chronic illness | Xander Keller | TEDxCherryCreekHS
Most of us want to connect, but the words we reach for can sometimes push people away. In this TEDx talk, Xander Peer Keller shares how a simple shift in language can change everything — especially for those of us living with chronic illness. Through humor, story, and lived experience, Xander reveal
Environment And Child Health Issues -India & Globally | Dr Uday Bodhankar | TEDxCivilLines
Dr. Uday Govindrao Bodhankar delivered a powerful and thought-provoking talk on “Environment and Child Health Issues – India & Globally.” He began by emphasizing that every child’s first breath should be a promise of life, yet across India and the world, that breath is often polluted. He highlighted
Why You Should Thank Your Impostor Syndrome | Ozodamo Faromuz | TEDxUCAKhorog
Have you ever felt like you don't truly belong, that you're one moment away from being "found out"? Ozodamo Faromuz knows this feeling all too well. In this deeply relatable talk, she reframes the universal experience of impostor syndrome, not as a crippling flaw, but as a hidden superpower. Through
Frammenti della vita di un veterinario | Calogero Piscopo | TEDxCaltanissetta
Ci sono storie che non hanno bisogno di rumore. Storie che chiedono silenzio, ascolto, presenza. Nel talk “Frammenti della vita di un veterinario”, Calogero Piscopo condivide momenti di vita professionale e umana che vanno oltre la medicina e arrivano al cuore dell’esperienza umana. Attraverso framm
Why your body shape doesn't define athletic abilities | Dominique Condo | TEDxDeakin Uni Melbourne
How do body image pressures affect female athletes, their performance, and their wellbeing? In this powerful TEDx talk, Dr Dominique Condo — sports nutritionist and senior lecturer at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia — explores the hidden impact of body image in sport and why so many women
Nocebo: the dark side of knowledge | Cor de Kroon | TEDxHarderwijk
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice and always consult a medical professional. Individual patient outcomes can be variable and experts working in this field call for further research to determine best practices for prognosis communication and its impact on clinical outc
Psichedelici e salute mentale: possiamo davvero usarli per curare? | Mauro D'Alonzo | TEDxLecce
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice. TED does not endorse the use of psychedelics or other regulated substances that can lead to serious health and safety concerns, especially when used outside of accredited research or therapeutic settings. This t
Hipnoterapiya: Beynin Dərin Fokus Hali | Afag Hasanova | TEDxBaku Engineering University
In this talk, the speaker explains what hypnotherapy really is by separating myths from scientific understanding. Through live interaction on stage, he demonstrates how deep focus and attention work in the brain, engaging the audience and letting them experience the power of concentrated awareness.
Prevent your family’s chaos after you die | Daniel Glazier | TEDxLake Mary
Nearly dying taught Daniel Glazier a powerful lesson: the possessions we leave behind can create more chaos for our families than grief itself. Drawing on decades as a personal property appraiser, he reveals how a simple, clear plan for your most important items can prevent conflict, reduce stress,