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Every kid needs a champion
This TEDTalk focuses on the importance of relationships, and the powerful influence of teachers in the lives of their students.
Rewriting the story of my addiction Jo Harvey, TEDx University of Nevada
Jo Harvey develops and implements drug and alcohol prevention programs on the campus of The University of Nevada.
Confessions of a depressed comic
Stand-up comedian, Kevin Breel discusses his lived experience with mental illness as a youth.
How to fix a broken school Lead fearlessly, love hard.
On Linda’s first day as principal at a failing high school in Philadelphia, she was determined to lay down the law. But she soon realized the job was more complex than she thought.
Suicide is a public health threat
Dr. John Campo talks about a serious public health issue that doesn’t get much attention—suicide in young people.
Addiction 101 Raj Metha at TEDxUofM
Having combated addiction first hand, Raj discusses the impact addiction has on individuals, families, and communities. He challenges us to rethink and reform. (14 minutes)
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.)