NOTE FROM TED: While some may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. This talk only represents the speaker's personal approach to and understanding of mental health. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn “Ex Nihilo: Creating from Nothing ,” Jayden John Jacob takes the audience on a journey through silence, struggle, and self-discovery. From the pain of losing a friend to the birth of a global movement, this talk is a testament to how ideas can emerge from emptiness—and reshape lives. Jayden challenges us to look at our own voids not with fear, but with the eyes of a creator. Jayden John Jacob is the teenage founder and CEO of Menorah, The World’s First Free Mental Health App Exclusively for Men. Featured in Khaleej Times and recognized by platforms like the YMCA, Achievers World and more, Jayden leads global conversations around emotional well-being, youth entrepreneurship, and social innovation. At TEDxYouth@GIISAbuDhabi, he shares the raw, personal story behind creating something meaningful—ex nihilo. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx