NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicidal ideation and a suicide attempt that some viewers may find upsetting. Please seek professional help if you are struggling and do not look to this talk for mental health advice. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and experiences. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. 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.pdfDavid Morris was the guy you’d never suspect: 22 years in the military and U.S. State Department. Three kids. A life abroad. But behind the scenes, he was battling a silent war—a war with depression, shame, and thoughts of suicide.In this brave and unfiltered talk, David breaks the silence. He shares the unspoken pain of surviving suicide, the lifelong search for love and worth, and the truth about what depression really feels like. With raw honesty and deep wisdom, he invites us into the world behind the mask—into the life of a man who didn’t want to die, but just couldn’t keep living with the pain.His mission now? To end the stigma around mental health—especially for veterans and men who feel they have to carry it all. If you’ve ever felt alone in your darkness, this talk might just be the lifeline you need to hear. David Morris is a retired Military and State Department Veteran, suicide survivor, speaker, author, and mental health advocate.Originally from the Detroit metro area and currently resides in Copenhagen Denmark with his wife and 3 adult children. 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

NOTE FROM TED: Some viewers may find this talk to be stigmatizing or objectionable. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of autism and interpersonal connection which lacks legitimate scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. 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.pdfWhat if autism isn’t a disorder to be fixed, but an expression of profound openness and sensitivity? Dr. Melinda Edwards challenges the common belief that autistic individuals are disconnected, revealing how traits like sensory sensitivity, lack of eye contact, and ‘meltdowns’ often reflect a deep connection rather than detachment. As a mother of an autistic child and a physician providing psychiatric care to underserved patients, Dr. Edwards invites us to see autism in a new light—one that teaches us to let go of psychological defenses and embrace our natural state of openness, authenticity, and interconnection.Melinda Edwards MD is a mother, writer and physician in Charleston, SC, providing psychiatric care for underserved adults. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in psychiatry at Stanford Medical Center.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

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and experiences in the military. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. 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 this talk, Vinod Khandare explores the themes of Humanity, service and sacrifice. Lieutenant General Vinod G. Khandare, PVSM, AVSM, SM is currently serving as the Principal Adviser in the Ministry of Defence. He was appointed as the Military Advisor to the National Security Council Secretariat of India in October 2018. He was the second Military Advisor in the history of the NSCS.The Military Wing of the NSCS was revived as a part of his appointment. In September 2021, Lt. Gen. Khandare led an Indian Defence Delegation to Nigeria with the aim of enhancing defence cooperation avenues with Nigerian Defence Establishments. Lt Gen Khandare's distinguished career is marked with the receipt of the UN Medal in 1993 for his service with ONUSAL. 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

Sharing her years of insight, Colette Fehr provides concrete steps to address uncertainty within relationships. She provides an empowering message that encourages us all to express our individual needs and grow together.Colette Jane Fehr is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in couples therapy. She is also a relationship expert, author, and co-host of a popular podcast called “Insights from the Couch.” Her mission is empowering people to communicate authentically and effectively, so they can create meaningful connection, and healthy fulfilling relationships.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

What if the solution to climate change, food security, and ecosystem collapse has been beneath our feet all along? In this powerful talk, we explore how soil—often overlooked and mistreated—holds the key to our future. Through the real-life stories of farmers in the US and UK, we see how restoring soil can reverse environmental damage, build climate resilience, and grow healthier food. This talk offers not just a warning, but a hopeful call to action—for farmers, citizens, and policymakers alike. The answer isn’t new. The answer is soil. Chris Huskins is a Certified Soil Scientist and experienced grower at two Hampshire-based market gardens. As Head Grower and Director of Hampshire Market Garden CiC, he champions soil health as the key to tackling climate change and ensuring food security. Combining scientific expertise with practical growing experience, Chris promotes regenerative practices that restore soil biodiversity and build resilient food systems. His vision is to inspire communities and stakeholders to embrace regenerative agriculture, proving that healthy soil is the solution for both productive farming and a sustainable future. 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

O cientista espacial Dr. Clezio de Nardin trabalha na linha de frente da emergência climática — e o que ele vê é preocupante. Como ex-diretor do Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, ele alerta sobre eventos climáticos extremos cada vez mais intensos e por que nossa sobrevivência depende de uma cooperação sem precedentes entre instituições para mudar completamente como prevemos e enfrentamos emergências climáticas. O Dr. Clezio Marcos De Nardin é um cientista espacial com graduação em engenharia elétrica e doutorado em geofísica espacial. Publicou centenas de artigos e obteve 16 prêmios científicos. Foi condecorado com outros 3 prêmios regionais e nacionais por seus serviços ao País. Atuou como presidente da Sociedade Brasileira de Geofísica Espacial e Aeronomia (SBGEA) e outras organizações do setor. Foi também o representante brasileiro para o Clima Espacial na OMM e no Comitê para o Uso Pacífico do Espaço Exterior das Nações Unidas. Nacionalmente, atuou como Diretor do INPE, tendo sido o Gerente Geral do Programa Embrace Clima Espacial, o Coordenador Geral de Ciências Espaciais e Atmosféricas e o Coordenador Geral de Infraestrutura e Pesquisa Aplicada. Também atuou como representante do Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação na Comissão de Proteção da Amazônia Legal, vinculado à Vice-Presidência da República Federativa do Brasil. 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