This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In his captivating talk, Stephen Lawrie describes difficulties facing those tackling depression. He stresses that “telling someone that they should stop being sad because someone else has it better than them, is like telling someone that they can’t be happy because someone else has it better than them”.
Stephen Lawrie is a Professor of Psychiatry and Head of the Division of Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh, and an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. He is also Director of the Scottish Mental Health Research Network. He has published around 250 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, co-authored/edited six books, serves on the editorial board of six journals.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
