Unlocking the Power of Connection | Melanie Stehmeier | TEDxYouth@AICS

In this Ted Talk, Melanie dives into the transformative power of quality, authentic relationships and why they are crucial for our well-being. Addressing an audience of international teenagers, Melanie emphasises the importance of actively investing in these connections, and how these practices can buffer against the pervasive loneliness epidemic and the mental health crisis facing young people today. This talk is a must-watch for young people seeking practical ideas towards living a happier, more connected life. Meet Melanie. She is a globe-trotting Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and she specialises in counselling the young and international. With a career in mental health that predates its current chic status, Melanie brings a seasoned perspective to her work. As a self-proclaimed joy-chaser who doesn’t take life too seriously, she's on a mission to foster resilience among the globetrotting tribe, especially now that she's mum to two Third Culture Kids of her own. When she’s not unraveling the complexities of the mind, you’ll find Melanie whipping up a legendary Sunday Roast and hosting impromptu dance parties in her kitchen, whilst her Yorkshire Puddings rise! 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