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Transcending addiction and redefining recovery Jacki Hillios at TEDxBoulder
Jacki Hilios’ demonstrates how resilience of the human spirit intersects with social contextual factors to set the stage for those struggling with addiction to choose a pathway to health.
Why we choose suicide
Mark Henick, a mental health advocate, shares his own experience with suicidality and discusses the importance of changing attitudes and understanding about suicide through changing our language, and increasing our awareness by openly discussing suicide and other mental health concerns.
Talking about invisible illness Max Silverman at TEDxBatesCollege
Max Silverman shares his personal experience growing up with a family member with mental illness an contrasts this to the experience of having another family member with a physical disease, illustrating the role of stigma in the acceptance, understanding and treatment of those living with mental illnesses. (19:49 mins.)
The power of addiction and the addiction of power Gabor Mate at TEDxRio 20
Gabor Maté, a Canadian psychiatrist and author, speaks about addiction—from drugs to power. His prescription: “Find your nature and be nice to yourself”
Celebrating resilience Reframing the narrative around our students
Teacher and poet Clint Smith discusses how his students’ challenged his way of thinking and how teachers can reframe what they see in their students.
Educating for happiness and resilience
How do we prepare children to be happy and why is it important to teach people how to be happy?
The effects of stress on a child's brain development
Dr. Nadine Harris explains the concept of toxic stress and how it effects a child’s developing brain. An excerpt from a National Public Radio (NPR) program
Wright's Law A unique teacher imparts life's lessons
Teacher Jeffrey Wright's drive to be a good teacher and mentor to his students comes in spite of--or perhaps because of--surprising personal challenges.