Don't suffer from your depression in silence

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October 5, 2017 Today's TED Talk Don't suffer from your depression in silence 06:35 minutes · TED Residency Having feelings isn't a sign of weakness -- they mean we're human, says producer and activist Nikki Webber Allen. Even after being diagnosed with anxiety and depression, Webber Allen felt too ashamed to tell anybody, keeping her condition a secret until a family tragedy revealed how others close to her were also suffering. In this important talk about mental health, she speaks openly about her struggle -- and why communities of color must undo the stigma that misreads depression as a weakness and keeps sufferers from getting help. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Overcoming depression Depression is an illness that many suffer alone. These speakers bravely share their own stories -- and how they recovered. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 1:11:23 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Why what's happening in Antarctica won't stay in Antarctica The loss of polar ice may seem like an abstract concern, but it's one that will affect all of us, no matter where we live, says glaciologist and TED Senior Fellow Michele Koppes. Read more »   Download the TED app

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