
Dr. Trivedi addresses depression, anxiety, and suicide in American adolescents, sharing insights on improving youth resilience based on his extensive research and expertise in psychiatry and mental health.

Explore how media coverage impacts suicide rates and learn effective strategies for responsible reporting that can save lives, presented by a leading suicidologist and mental health researcher.

Powerful personal story illustrating how active listening can save lives, featuring a suicide survivor's journey and the transformative impact of compassionate communication.

Strategies for addressing mental health challenges in the hacker community, focusing on burnout, depression, and suicide prevention. Emphasizes the importance of recognizing and treating psychological issues.

Poruszająca opowieść o życiu z chorobą psychiczną, samobójstwach i stygmatyzacji. Janina Bąk dzieli się osobistymi doświadczeniami, by zwiększyć świadomość i zrozumienie problemów zdrowia psychicznego w Polsce.

Discover the power of silent listening to connect with teens, prevent suicide, and foster mental health. Learn from a survivor's perspective on supporting youth through challenging times.

Meera Varma shares insights on using personal presence to benefit communities, focusing on mental health activism, suicide prevention, and overcoming cultural stigma to make a positive impact.

Swiss Drag Icon Odette Hella'Grand shares her personal journey, challenges societal expectations on sexuality, and advocates for embracing individuality within the LGBTQ+ community.

Explorez les perspectives d'un expert en santé mentale sur la prévention du suicide chez les jeunes et la formation de soldats de la santé mentale pour soutenir les communautés.

Inspiring talk on breaking free from societal labels, embracing authenticity, and overcoming fears to make a positive impact on mental health through creative advocacy and personal growth.

Exploring the impact of social media on teen mental health, examining scientific evidence, legal actions, and strategies for protecting emotional well-being in the digital age.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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.