What’s So Funny About Mental Illness? | Ruby Wax | TED Talks

Posted by Brett Ullman | Jul 13, 2016 | mental health | 0

Fun talk on mental health. Note: Not a faith based perspective.

Diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian Ruby Wax — except those of the brain. Why is that? With dazzling energy and humor, Wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness.

We’re in a constant state of alarm

What once made you safe now drives you insane.

Your Pets are happier than you are.

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Brett Ullman

Brett Ullman travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, sexuality, pornography, men, dating and media. Brett's seminars engage and challenge attendees to try and connect our ancient faith with our modern culture we live in. Participants are inspired to reflect on what we know, what we believe and how our faith ought to serve as the lens through which we view and engage tough conversations in our society today.