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Mental health

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Mental health.

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Video playlists about Mental health

The most popular talks of 2019

Which TED Talks were watched most in 2019? These talks reflect a year defined by fighting for what's right, believing in the good despite all the bad, supporting others and yourself -- and hoping for the best in the decade to come.

How perfectionism fails us

Why it's best to celebrate the little wins and imperfect moments alongside the big successes to combat our fear of failure.

Surprisingly fun TED Talks

A delightful selection of TED Talks that may disarm you with their charm — and even make you laugh.

How to practice emotional first aid

Handy TED Talks for when you (or a loved one) need help recovering from an emotional hit.

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Talks about Mental health

How to Be a Better Human

The meaning of embodiment w/ Prentis Hemphill

Mark S. Micale

What is hysteria, and why were so many women diagnosed with it?

Jonathan Haidt

Are smartphones ruining childhood?

Jonathan Haidt

TED Talks Daily Book Club: The Anxious Generation

Andrew Miki

Are your coping mechanisms healthy?

Allyson Felix

The Olympic spirit — and how you can tap into it

Stacey A. Gibson

3 hard-won lessons from an educator during a crisis

Laurel Braitman

Lessons from my father's final days

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Benjamin Lewis

Could psychedelics help patients in therapy?

Adam Whybrew

Why you should talk about your anxiety at work

TED-Ed

How to increase your happiness

Matthew Ebert

3 strategies to address the teacher shortage crisis

Jen Walsh

Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science

Mike Posner

5 lessons on happiness — from pop fame to poisonous snakes

Delaney Thull

When is anger justified? A philosophical inquiry

Christine Schuler Deschryver

The 5 tenets of turning pain into power

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Exclusive articles about Mental health

The science behind panic attacks — and what you can do to manage them

Roughly one in three people will experience panic attacks at some point during their lives. But there is good news: They usually pass in 10 - 15 minutes, and you can use a few techniques to manage them, say experts Cindy Aaronson PhD and Justin Feinstein PhD.

Posted Aug 2021

How to support a friend or family member who’s struggling with their mental health

Every person's experience is different, so what's the best way for you to show up for them? Mental health advocate Sahaj Kaur Kohli provides you with 8 dos and 8 don'ts.

Posted May 2021

Caring for a loved one is hard work — 6 ways you can fight burnout

Many people are caregivers for their sick parents, partners, friends or others, with an unfortunate consequence: They end up suffering. TED speakers share steps that caregivers can take to help maintain their own well-being.

Posted Jun 2019

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