Overview
Explore a powerful TEDx talk that challenges the stigma surrounding mental health in Bangladesh and beyond. Join Fairooz Faizah Beether as she shares her personal journey of struggling with mental health issues and the profound impact it had on her life. Discover how this experience led her to recognize the critical need for mental health awareness and support in society. Learn about Moner School, an initiative founded by Beether and her team, which is transforming perspectives on mental health by promoting self-care, mindfulness, and therapy as essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Gain insights into the importance of being vocal about mental health in societies where it is often considered taboo. Be inspired by Beether's work, which earned her the 2021 Goalkeepers Global Goals Changemaker Award from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for promoting good health and well-being under SDG-3. Walk away with a renewed appreciation for the critical importance of mental health support and the power of community in creating positive change.
Syllabus
The Art of Doing Forbidden Things:Vocal About Your Mental Health | Fairooz Faizah Beether | TEDxKUET
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