[Music] [Applause] All right. Good evening, everyone. >> I remember the night my parents got all dressed up for Charlie's Bar and Grill. They left laughing and pretending that everything was fine. But by the end of that night, my mother lay bleeding on the floor of that bar. Humiliated, alone, and abandoned by every single witness. She came home bruised, swollen, and wrapped in silence. And then she sat before her Buddhist altar and she began chanting namo heno so powerful as if her voice could carve a door ...

More first responders die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty every year. Not from fire or gunshots or buildings falling down. Out of the myriad ways that we could die on the job, suicide outranks them all combined. Now, I was a first responder for over two decades. But before that, I was an actor and I was best known for a role that I played in a daytime soap opera. And the name of the character was Dylan Lewis. And the fans of that show were dieh hard, watch it every day, tape it if they couldn ...

Core Argument - The report highlights the severe impact of war and conflict on children's mental health and well-being, emphasizing the urgent need for global attention and action [1] - The report advocates for a three-step approach: raising awareness, making donations/signing petitions, and enabling access to digital therapeutics, to mitigate the negative impacts of war zones on children [1] Supporting Data & Statistics - World Vision Organization recorded over 71 million children witnessing the death of loved ones between 2000 and 2021 [1] - Save the Children Foundation found that 85-90% of children with mental health diseases are from war zones [1] Proposed Solutions - The report suggests raising awareness of children's perspectives in war zones, focusing on their innocence and impressions [1] - Encourages donations to organizations like World Vision and Save the Children, and signing petitions to urge government action [1] - Advocates for providing access to digital therapeutics and counseling to reverse mental health disorders in affected children [1] Call to Action - The report urges immediate action to prevent children from losing pride, harming themselves, and developing mental health disorders [1] - Emphasizes the importance of ensuring a positive future for the next generation by addressing the trauma experienced by children in war zones [1]

You've bought a present for me in this box and I feel nervous and excited. >> So, this is a human brain with a spinal cord. Such a masterpiece.But what people don't know is that we have four different structured parts of our brain that automatically shape how we think, feel, and behave. But what if it's not unconscious. What if we could pick and choose who and how we want to be in any moment on purpose.Like we can manifest our own mental health. >> And by the end of this conversation today, you're going to ...

Societal Impact & Trauma - Gen Z has experienced unprecedented disasters, leading to exhaustion with the status quo [10] - Over half of Gen Z peers experienced cyberbullying, and two in five were diagnosed with a mental health condition [6] - The frequency, severity, and scale of tragedies experienced by Gen Z before age 30 significantly impacts their identity [11] Gen Z Characteristics & Response - Gen Z is characterized by advocacy, environmental awareness, mental health protection, and a willingness to take breaks [12] - Gen Z is conditioned to take action quickly, often out of fear that no one else will [12] - Gen Z channels frustration into creating spaces built out of love and invites community healing [18] Community Action & Recovery - Four Gen Z women formed the Altadena Recovery Team (ART) after the Eaton fire [13] - ART raised almost $250,000 for the community within 10 months after the fire [15] - ART's goal is to amplify community needs, restore hope and mental health, and transform traditional solutions [15][16] - Gen Z is underrepresented in many conversations, but they take action and stick around to see it through [18]

[Music] Good morning everyone. Uh to get us started, I'd like to do a little bit of crowd work. So raise your hand if you have green eyes.You can put your hands down now. Now raise your hand if you write with your left hand. Now of those people with their hands raised, keep them up if you write with your left hand and have green eyes.Take a look around the room. What I just created is a visual representation of the likelihood of a former foster child to go on to graduate college. My name is Laura Singer.I h ...

Suicide Statistics and Impact - Suicide is identified as the largest killer of men under 50, with rates in England and Wales at their highest since 1999 [1] - Over 6,000 people died by suicide last year in England and Wales, directly impacting over 36,000 first-degree relatives [2] - Individuals bereaved by suicide are 65% more likely to attempt suicide themselves, and two to five times more likely to succeed if they've lost a direct relative [7] Stigma and Silence - Suicide remains a deeply entrenched stigma, silencing both those who suffer and those who grieve [4] - Talking about loss by suicide can make people uncomfortable and is often associated with shame, stigma, and embarrassment [6] - The continued use of phrases like "committed suicide" perpetuates stigma, as it implies a crime, despite decriminalization in 1961 [7] Call to Action and Support - Society needs to move beyond awareness and leaders/decision-makers must take action to address trauma, especially that compounded by the shame and stigma of loss by suicide [17] - Specialist support is crucial for the bereaved, as suicide grief is different, complex, and can be lonely and isolating [21] - Normalizing conversations about suicide is the first step in destroying shame and decreasing suicide rates; individuals should talk to and listen to bereaved individuals without judgment [22]

It's really now the time that we can start to heal from our trauma. Yosi was all heart for us. We raised our families together in Kibutzberry.He used to be a surfer. He loved the sea. We loved the soccer all of us.Uh we used to do scuba diving together. And I've always been proud of him. Amazing brother. Amazing.So, I was released eight months ago on February 8, 2025. And of course, you remember every minute of that to see your loved ones and to hug them again, to be able to, you know, first of all to feel ...

Neuroplasticity & Learning - Brain plasticity allows for learning and unlearning at any age, overcoming traumas is also possible [1] - After approximately age 25, significant neurochemical shifts are required for brain change [2] - Traumatic events are remembered due to neuromodulators like epinephrine (adrenaline) causing a state shift [2] - Therapy can reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories [4] - Alertness and focus are key for neuroplasticity in adults, passive learning is ineffective [4] Neurochemical Processes - Attention triggers the release of catecholamines (dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine), increasing alertness and focus [5] - Increased alertness and focus lead to a tightening of visual and auditory fields [6] - Adequate sleep after focused attention consolidates new knowledge through neural connection reordering [6]

Artistic Exploration of Inner World - The presentation explores the subtle connections between material spaces and the inner world of people, focusing on artwork related to therapy experiences [1] - The artist approaches the idea of inner space, where things happen that can only be sensed and felt but not clearly seen [2] - The artist uses personal experiences, scientific ideas, and cultural references as inspiration during the therapy period [1] - The artist's work explores traumatic imprints as empty spots on a map, impacting life unexpectedly [5] - The artist uses materials like lead to represent the emotional weight of inner wounds and their impact on balance [6][8] - The artist's watercolor series, "Landing on the Soft Side," represents a calm after a storm and a release of strong feelings during therapy [9][11] Scientific and Psychological Concepts - The presentation references mirror neurons and their role in empathy and understanding others' feelings [12][13] - The artist connects the naming of inner states to Tibetan Buddhism, facilitating inner work [9][10] Artistic Process and Meaning - The artist's works often precede conscious understanding, revealing inner states before they can be articulated [22] - The artist acknowledges the presence of an unknown, uncontrollable part within us that quietly organizes the work [23]