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Confessions of a depressed comic
Stand-up comedian, Kevin Breel discusses his lived experience with mental illness as a youth.Fourth R programs Healthy relationships plus program
Program: Fourth R: Healthy Relationship Plus Program applies the same core principles of skill building and awareness as the Fourth R classroom-based programs, but in a non-classroom setting.![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/Xe2nlti47kA.jpg?itok=WD7V2BZx)
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.![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/tIINqNUediU.jpg?itok=cQnYFp7_)
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.![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/S86t89HOYlE.jpg?itok=TX6Dq8C9)
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)![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/gzpTWaXshfM.jpg?itok=8IQ77FvH)
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.![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/D1QoyTmeAYw.jpg?itok=jILC2-gw)
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.![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/cKeespQytpE.jpg?itok=isgH4bRq)
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.)![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/66cYcSak6nE.jpg?itok=to_nSq_P)
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”![](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_index/public/video_thumbnails/QixDnLzXpuU.jpg?itok=P8kJYkkq)