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Emotional Resilience: Life, Family & Discipline | Navin Wadhwani | TEDxKunskapsskolan Gurgaon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:44
[Music] Good evening everyone and thank you and giving me an opportunity to be part of this event. Uh good evening to teachers, parents and children. uh look we are all product of our own experiences and I'm here to share some of my own experiences and in that context probably also talk about why emotional strength and emotional resilience is so important in this time and age and what are the simple action steps that we can take in our daily life to hopefully build that I'm not saying that these are the the ...
Anxiety - A baggage of unreal thoughts | Rohan Gaikwad | TEDxKharadi Salon
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:43
[Music] Hi guys this side Rohan Pushpam Manor Gaquar I'm a founder of Nurture Reform Association Naira Foundation it's an NGO so we work in education sector normally uplifting the economically backward student we sponsor them we make sure they get a complete skill set and we want to make our country proud. So our today topic is we'll discuss more on uh mental health. So the topic is hypochondria a baggage of unreal thoughts.So what hypochondria is it's nothing but it's a health anxiety. It's an illness rela ...
Redefining Depression with Scientific Solutions | Ananya Lakkaraju | TEDxSouth Delaware Street Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:25
Problem Definition & Impact - Overuse of the term "depression" trivializes the condition, hindering innovation in treatments and diagnostics [3] - Depression is a major public health crisis, affecting over 300 million people globally as of 2025 [4] - Depression is the leading cause of disability, exceeding that caused by cancers, diabetes, heart disease, and strokes combined [5] - Depression drains up to $925 billion from the global economy annually due to lost productivity [6] - Depression is a leading cause of suicide, resulting in over 800,000 deaths per year, approximately one life lost every 40 seconds [6] Current Treatment Limitations - Current diagnostic methods for depression rely on subjective assessments, leading to inaccuracies of 30-50% [10] - Existing treatments primarily address the effects of depression rather than the root cause [11][12] - A recent meta-analysis study finds that serotonin had little to no impact on the development of depression [11] Research & Potential Solutions - Research indicates that depression is linked to changes in gene expression levels, affecting how brain cells grow, communicate, and respond to stress [13][15] - The research identified a potential genetic biomarker for depression and used machine learning to diagnose depression based on gene expression levels with 93% accuracy [16][17] - The research created the chemical composition of a drug against depression using a molecular docking software, proving effective at addressing the problem on a molecular level [17][18]
Dancing in the Wilderness of Time | Flora Liu | TEDxJNFLS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:12
Core Idea - Time is not a linear constraint but a vast, open expanse that can be manipulated and experienced in various ways [4][18] - The industry emphasizes shifting from a scarcity mindset regarding time to one of abundance and possibility [4] Techniques for Time Management - **Flow:** Achieving a state of deep absorption in a task to accelerate the perception of time, requiring clear goals, instant feedback, and appropriately challenging tasks [8][9][10] - **Presence:** Savoring the present moment to slow down time and reduce stress [11][12] - **Meditation:** Using meditation to pause time, find calm, and reduce stress and anxiety [13][14] - **Healing:** Addressing past wounds through psychological counseling to reframe past experiences and embrace the present [15][16][17] Health & Longevity - With advancements in technology and healthy lifestyles, living past 120 years is presented as a realistic possibility [5] - The report mentions a 33% chance of Chinese people developing cancer in their lifetime, highlighting the potential for future universal cancer treatments to extend lifespan [6][7]
New details about Minneapolis church shooter’s background and family
NBC News· 2025-08-30 00:30
24 hours after police said they couldn't make contact with the mother of the Minneapolis church shooter, NBC News has confirmed she's hired a criminal defense attorney. And tonight, an update. >> Can you tell us, have investigators been able to talk to the shooter's mother.>> I can tell you this. Uh through working with our partners with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension of Minnesota, uh there has been conversation. Uh, and I am not at liberty to go any further than that.>> NBC News has reached out to Mar ...
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health | Neeraj Singh Rathore | TEDxGreenfield
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-27 15:59
Mental Health Crisis - The presentation addresses mental health as a silent pandemic affecting a large population [3][4] - Globally, approximately 970 million (97 crores) people are suffering from mental health issues [4] - In India, about one in seven people are affected by mental health challenges [4] - A significant percentage (60%) of people are not seeking help due to limited therapists, stigma, and the timing of mental health crises [5][6] AI Solutions for Mental Health - AI is revolutionizing mental health support with tools like Vasa (with 6 million users) and web-based platforms [4][7] - AI tools utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to assist individuals [7] - AI tools can detect potential mental health issues by analyzing voice patterns, typing speed, and sleep patterns [8][9] - MIT studies suggest that AI tools can identify depressive tendencies up to 3 weeks before clinical diagnosis [9] - AI offers personalized support, helping users understand their triggers and emotional patterns, available 24/7 [10] - AI tools provide anonymity, removing the shame associated with seeking mental health assistance [11][12] Limitations and Future of AI in Mental Health - AI's effectiveness depends on diverse and encrypted data inputs [13][14] - AI cannot replace human therapists but can enhance their decision-making by providing valuable data [14] - AI is being used proactively in schools and rural areas to identify and support individuals with mental health needs [15] - AI serves as a companion, offering support to individuals facing challenges like job loss or relationship issues [16]
School, Stress & Zero Salary: The Reality of Growing Up Today | Arjun Jetty | TEDxBrushy Creek Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-26 15:59
Picture this. You wake up at 6:30 a. m., work a 12-hour shift, get judged for your performance, smile through the stress, and guess what. No paycheck, no bonus, not even free ice cream. Welcome to childhood in 2025.We've always been told that childhood is the easiest time of life. But today, growing up feels like having a full-time job minus the salary and with way more homework. At least adults get weekends.We get optional math packets and fun projects that somehow require parents with engineering degrees ...
Redefine Yourself: A Doctor's Guide to Holistic Health | Dr Narendra K Shetty | TEDxRUAS
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-26 15:33
[Music] Over a period of my journey in the last 20 years and health and wellness uh we have seen the lot of changes happening all over the world. Today looking at the geopolitical scenarios I think the help is the biggest asset of any organization or in country all over the world. We are just lucky to be sitting here because we have gone through a co scenario.They have seen a lot of people have lost their life. I think what we fail to understand is the health is not a commodity. It is a collective responsib ...
Hunger for Acceptance | Michelle Mah | TEDxChatsworthInternationalSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-25 16:30
Personal Experience & Recovery - The speaker shares a personal journey through childhood struggles with food, body image, and the development of bulimia nervosa and body dysmorphic disorder [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] - The speaker highlights the importance of professional support, mindfulness, and self-compassion in the healing process [21][22][23] - The speaker emphasizes the ongoing nature of recovery and the importance of self-compassion in managing inner criticism [26][27] Eating Disorder Statistics & Impact - Eating disorders affect a significant portion of the population, with one in five women struggling with disordered eating and 22% of adolescents and youth being impacted [17] - Less than 6% of clinically diagnosed individuals are medically underweight [18] - Suicide attempts are prevalent among those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (31%), bulimia nervosa (21%), and binge eating disorder (21%) [18] - LGBT plus youth are four times as likely to attempt suicide [18] - Every 52 minutes, one person dies as a direct consequence of an eating disorder [19] - Only 16% of those diagnosed seek treatment [19] Societal Factors & Advocacy - The speaker advocates for an end to fat shaming and weight teasing, highlighting their long-lasting impact [17] - The speaker emphasizes the need for increased research and advocacy for eating disorders globally [24] - The speaker expresses concern about the impossible beauty standards that children are exposed to [25] - The speaker encourages parents and adults to help children create positive memories and to address their own inner work [26]
Birdwatching and the art of slowing down | Gustavo Nascimento | TEDxBrandeisU
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-20 15:17
So, let me take you back to a moment that changed the way I see the world. It was a quiet Sunday morning and I decided to try bird watching for the very first time. Um, after taking an inspiration from an ecology class with Professor Colleen Hitchcock, I armed with nothing else than just a field guy, I started to walk all around campus uh before settling into Chapel Pond.And first, I was a bit skeptical. Honestly, I was very restless. Uh, scanning all the trees, moving around a lot, seeing one or two silhou ...