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I Had a Black Dog, His Name Was Depression

I simple and informative video to help explain the black dog of depression to friends and family who may be struggling to cope with changes in their loved ones.

There’s No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health

When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn’t take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that’s uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: “Being honest about how we feel doesn’t make us weak — it makes us human.”

What Causes Insomnia?

What keeps you up at night? Pondering deep questions? Excitement about a big trip? Stress about unfinished work? What if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? This seemingly unsolvable loop is at the heart of insomnia, the world’s most common sleep disorder. So what is insomnia? And is there a way to break the cycle? Dan Kwatler details the science of insomnia.

Nuggets: An Illustration on Addiction

At first, this animated short film seems rather pleasant: A kiwi encounters a golden nugget, and upon consuming it, seels a glorious sense of bliss. But as the bird continues to chase the first high, things quickly turn dark.

Nuggets is a graphic illustration of the effects and consequences on the brain and body when substance use turns into substance abuse. A surprisingly heartbreaking look at the dangers of addiction.