Mental Health Unmasked: Unveiling the Secrets to Sustained Sanity | Diane Gehart | TEDxQueensU
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With mental health issues skyrocketing worldwide, is it possible that the field of mental health is part of the problem? If so, how can you take charge of your wellness? Perhaps you can begin by taking 5 minutes each morning while your coffee brews to implement simple, evidence-based strategies that lay the foundation for life-long wellness. Achieving sustained happiness is easier than you’ve been told. Best-selling author, award-winning professor, and psychotherapist, Dr. Diane Gehart is known for fun, practical mental health solutions, including Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers: A Lighthearted Way to Savor More Each Day and Simply Sane: A 3-Step, Brain-Based System for Creating Wellness in 5 Minutes per Day or Less. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
46 Comments
Really enjoyed this thank you !
Fantastic stage presence too
I’m listening and do you know the one thing i procrastinate on Diane ? Meditation, i can’t find the enthusiasm to do it
Such a fun speaker even though the topic is serious
Really interesting and thought provoking talk , huge congrats
I see nothing but mental health issues worldwide and especially since 2020
Once i fully realised that my well being was my responsibility and stopped blaming external factors everything changed for me Diane
As a society i believe we need to take a breath and slow down ..
Diane you are such an eloquent speaker , love your stage presence and confident delivery. Enjoyed your talk very much !
Diane you are such an eloquent speaker , love your stage presence and confident delivery. Enjoyed your talk very much !
Hate the way ted put these notes on talks as if it’s taboo to talk about mental health , diane should be commended !
Mental Health Awareness month in October , very timely talk !
i see alot of successful people who are very unhappy , do you think both can be achieved Diane ?
I never thought about how stressful change can be, even positive change. The tip about keeping changes very small to avoid triggering our stress response is golden. Explains why my past attempts at overhauling my life always failed.
Excellent perspective and one not afraid to look at other potential causes or roots of the problem. Really enjoyed this very fresh view point. Thanks for sharing !
I’ve always said happiness is the ultimate goal , maybe it’s more the journey Diane . Appreciate this message very much !
Loved this talk Diane
Smart colour choice too ! The blue just pops on the famous red dot ! Clever
Well done on a fabulous talk
Great talk Diane
Do you feel mental health issues have worsened post pandemic Diane ?
Congratulations
Having a fresh coffee watching this – just taking 5 minutes Diane ! :-))
Damn, 13% of the world population dealing with mental health issues? That's like, what, a billion people? Really puts things in perspective. Makes me wonder how many people I know are silently struggling.
You know, I never really gave much thought to how our physical health messes with our heads. This talk's got me side-eyeing my whole lifestyle.
I know you suggest it’s easy to achieve high levels of wellness , i’m not so sure you know , in my experience anyway
I have huge respect for your passion for your subject area evidenced by all your successes . Keep shining the light for everyone !!!!
Unmasking mental health ! It was world s**i use prevention day the other day – very timely talk ! Really enjoyed it
You are a FUN speaker Diane !
why do they put these notes on these talks !!! but yet they don’t on talks that really don’t matter or at the least or unimportant
I appreciate this speakers personal experiences in this one , thank you Diane !
I actually seen one of your books somewhere online ! Can’t remember where
You know what i love most about this ? Is that it is solutions focused not just problem hosted and that’s what i enjoyed most . Thanks for sharing !
Many congratulations Diane.
I implemented some great habits and routines in my life to ensure i look after my well being .. starting with a 5am cold water plunge
I think the emphasis here should be to start small. Maybe I'll tackle sleep first, then work on the others bit by bit. Small sustainable changes right?
Her story about going from a miserable teen to where she is now is really inspiring! It's a good reminder that no matter how dark things get, there's always a chance things can turn around.
The idea of breaking down goals into tiny, manageable tasks is brilliant. I've always struggled with overwhelm, but this approach seems doable.
It's crucial to understand the long-term commitment of pet ownership. Pets aren't just gifts or accessories; they are lifelong companions that require care and love, even when it's inconvenient and even when circumstances change!
Her point about social media influencers dishing out mental health advice hit the nail on the head. It's scary how much power these people have. We really need to be more critical about where we get our information from, especially when it comes to mental health.
I get the point about social media influencers and the impact they can have but ultimately like… that comes down to critical thinking. If you do something they suggest and it doesn’t work for you, you really should have the basic intelligence to recognize that and be like”that’s not for me” and find something else to help with whatever the thing is
Very very good talk Diane , i have listened to this twice and planning a social media post about it , really loved it and your message !
Inspiring change Diane !
Mental Health Unmasked – very very good choice of words for an even better talk . Sharing this one !
Well done Diane Gehart, are any of us totally sane ? I do wonder sometimes to be truthful !
Well done !