I mean, with all the shots and the pills and the drills, BODY POSITIVITY IS ON THE RISE, I think. Well, either way, I'm just happy to be here. My name is Desiree Design Deal, aka your big girl.So, I found a way to celebrate myself using wit and creativity, no matter what the world says. And I've defined it. Check this out.Big stands for beautiful, intelligent, and gifted. So, now that we've got that established, BIG GIRLS, MAKE SOME NOISE. FELLAS, I haven't forgot about you.Big boys, make some noise. That's ...

Mental Health & Masculinity - Traditional masculinity norms (provider, stoic) negatively impact men's mental health [2][3] - Suppressed emotions in men manifest as silence, exhaustion, and anger [3] - Men are twice as likely to die by suicide and have substance-related disorders [6] - One in five men will experience depression in their lifetime [6] - Men are three times more likely to die from alcohol-related issues [6] - Trauma or war zones, men bear the brunt of post-traumatic stress disorder [6] Societal Impact - Societal expectations create "emotional handcuffs" for men, hindering emotional expression [7] - Emotionally wounded men negatively impact families, leading to confusion in boys [7][8] - Workplace burnout, stemming from suppressed emotions, harms economic creativity and focus [8] - The issue is developmental, not just mental, requiring societal shifts [8] - Redefining masculinity involves compassion, vulnerability, and seeking help [10][11] - The world needs present men, not perfect men, who have the courage to heal [12]

Moving on to Farel Ataris from 8 Madina. Ladies and gentlemen, onethird of kids have experienced anxiety disorder before they turn 18. One sixth have drowned in depression.And all of us have experienced those late night thoughts when we just think life is too miserable. The pain is real and we've all felt it. Even the happiest person, you know.But here's the truth. We're ready to live by. The future of mental health isn't about liking yourself when you're only perfect.It's about treating yourself with the s ...

RT Jeffery Mead (@the_jefferymead)Liberals being more depressed than conservatives doesn’t surprise me at all.When your entire political culture is built around seeing yourself as a victim, it takes a toll.Victimhood is treated like currency on the left. The more oppressed you claim to be, the more status you get. That kind of mindset wears people down over time.Add to that how often Democrats frame every issue as the end of the world.Everything is “a crisis,” everything is “under attack,” and everything is ...

I was 17 when I lost my sister. Now, usually when telling this story, I'd say something along the lines of, "We fought long and hard to get her the medication she needed, to get access to the drugs, to change the landscape of South African organ donation, to get her the lung transplant she needed to save her life. But that would be a lie because we didn't do those things. My mother did, my father did.But me, I was a child. 13 when Jenna was diagnosed, 15 when the campaign started, and 17 when she died. I wa ...

Personal Transformation & Well-being - Individual experienced depression in 2012, leading to a six-month leave from work [3] - Gratitude and positivity, along with support from family and friends, were crucial in overcoming depression [5][7] - Individual trained their inner dialogue like an "inner Chad GPT" using gratitude and positive thoughts [9][10] - Practicing gratitude releases neurotransmitters, promoting a more positive life [14][15] Workplace & Community Impact - Individual created a daily email with positive thoughts, reaching thousands globally within the organization [12] - The daily dose of positivity has created a ripple effect, with recipients forwarding it to their teams, families, and loved ones [12] - Individual's transformation has attracted like-minded people, forming a supportive inner circle at home and work [13] Personal Development & Communication - Public speaking was once an unattainable dream due to stuttering, but music provided joy and happiness [16] - Individual overcame fear of failure, anxiety, and negative emotions in the last decade [17] - The mind is the longest relationship one will ever have, emphasizing the importance of nurturing it with gratitude and positivity [18]

[applause] I remember waking up lying in a dense forest, looking up at the sky through the tops of the trees, but having no recollection of how I'd gotten there. Within seconds, my brain was overflooded with pain signals, and then everything went dark. I came back in fragments being dragged out of the woods, paramedics cutting my clothes off in the ambulance, and then waking up in the ICU, having difficulty speaking.At 15, I nearly died in an accident that left me overcoming a speech impediment following tr ...

Mental Health Crisis & Impact - The CDC reported a 60% increase in depression among US adolescents and adults in the last 10 years [1] - 95% of US high school students reported attempting suicide in the last 12 months in the 2023 youth risk behavior survey [1] - Younger generations are increasingly turning to AI for mental health support, highlighting a potential shift in coping mechanisms [1] Addressing the Taboo & Promoting Open Communication - Society needs to move towards a place where talking about mental health is more openly accepted [1] - The key is to learn how to listen first, creating a safe space for individuals to share their struggles without fear of judgment [2] - It's okay to be a little uncomfortable when people share their struggles; offering support doesn't require having all the solutions [2] Practical Steps & Fostering Supportive Environments - Encouraging open conversations and letting people know that you care can make a significant difference [8] - Small, simple steps, like inviting people to open up and listening without judgment, can contribute to solving the mental health crisis [9][10] - Creating communities and workplaces that prioritize mental health requires fostering supportive environments [8]

Public Health Crisis - US immigration policy is causing a public health emergency for children and families, leading to anxiety, stress, depression, sleep and eating problems, and school attendance issues [2] - Children are experiencing nightmares and panic attacks due to the fear of family separation [3] - The current situation can have significant generational impacts, potentially leading to prolonged depression and anxiety in children [7] Immigration Enforcement Concerns - Accounts describe ICE agents detaining individuals, sometimes with children present, raising concerns about the treatment of families [4] - There are conflicting accounts regarding incidents involving ICE, with DHS providing its perspective on events [5] - A student highlights the impact of ICE actions on their community, expressing concern about racial profiling [6] Impact on Children and Families - Families are experiencing severe stress, depression, anxiety, and economic devastation due to immigration policies [1] - Children in mixed-status families are particularly vulnerable to the concern of family separation [3] - Healthcare, schools, and community organizations need to provide support and safety for children affected by immigration policies [8] ICE Detention Statistics - An average of nearly 50,000 people are in ICE detention daily in 2025 [6] Government Response - The Department of Homeland Security did not directly address the report's findings on the public health emergency for children [9] - DHS states that ICE does not separate families or deport US citizens and offers options for parents regarding their children's care during removal proceedings [9]

Grief and Loss Understanding - The five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) are not linear or experienced in a fixed order [1][2][4] - Grief is not something to be graded on or expected to go away; emotions accompanying grief are not linear and may appear unexpectedly [2] - Depression, in its various forms, can appear throughout the grieving process [7][8] - Bargaining can involve oneself, the universe, or another person, often leading to blame and self-doubt [9][10] - Anger is a normal reaction to the injustice of loss, whether directed at oneself, the deceased, or others [15] - Acceptance is not about moving on or forgetting, but about living with the consolation of having loved deeply [18] High School and Grief - High school can be seen as a "funeral for your childhood," marking the transition to independence [3] - The initial idealized view of high school often clashes with reality, leading to denial [5][6] - Junior year is a time when self-doubt and bargaining become prominent, impacting how stress is handled [10][11][12] - Senior year can involve regression, stemming from anger and fear of the unknown future [13][14] Perspective on Grief - Comparing or judging someone else's grief is unproductive [18] - The stages of grief are not a competition or a measure of how well someone has loved [19]