The Cruelest 40 seconds: The Growing Suicide Epidemic | Nick Bracks | TEDxDocklands
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Nick Bracks |
TEDxDocklands
• February 2019
Mental Health is a global epidemic and one of the leading disease burdens, and suicide is a growing issue. Globally, around one in four people will be affected by a mental or neurological disorder, around 450 million people suffer from such conditions, and on average, one person commits suicide every 40 seconds. Based on a decade of experience working as a Mental Health Advocate, Facilitator, and Change Maker, Nick Bracks addresses this epidemic and offers insights into how we can collectively make change as individuals. He shares his own personal battle, and uses this to highlight global issues, such as social media, how disconnected we have become (despite being more connected than ever through technology), and how we need to stop putting on facades and show more vulnerability.
Nick Bracks has spent the past decade as a Passionate Advocate for Mental Health Issues, spreading his message all over the world. In line with his work in the entertainment industry; as an Actor and Personality, Nick uses his voice and platform to educate through mediums such as his training company, seminars, public awareness, supporting initiatives, and day to day conversations. Having conducted over 1,000 mental health seminars and training workshops, Nick’s message has been delivered at some of the world’s largest employers, government organisations, schools and universities.