Tag: Mental Health

A video game that helps us understand loneliness | Cornelia Geppert

Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized Talk recommendations and more. Step into artist Cornelia Geppert’s visually stunning video game “Sea of Solitude,” which explores how battling the “monsters” of loneliness and self-doubt can help us better grapple with the complexity and struggles of mental health. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and ... Read more

14 Signs You Are Mentally Stronger Than Most People

If you relate to the following signs, you are mentally stronger than most people! Your resilience gets tested when life circumstances change abruptly for the worse, such as a diagnosis of a debilitating illness or disease, the loss of a job, or a relationship breakdown. Such hardships, however, allow you to rise above and become even tougher. Mental strength is the capability to deal effectively with stressors, difficulties, and obstacles while performing to the best of your ability, regardless of the circumstances. Mentally strong people accept challenges and count their blessing instead of their burdens, which helps them keep life ... Read more

Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse | Thomas Curran

Social psychologist Thomas Curran explores how the pressure to be perfect — in our social media feeds, in school, at work — is driving a rise in mental illness, especially among young people. Learn more about the causes of this phenomenon and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection. Get TED Talks recommended just for you! Learn more at The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on ... Read more