Why you need to put yourself before others | Charissa Wong | TEDxYouth@GrahamSt

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but why is it so neglected and stigmatised? Dr Charissa Wong discusses mental health for what it is, and why you need to start making yourself a priority. Dr Charissa Wong is a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Brisbane. Charissa is fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) with professional memberships in the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA). Charissa is also a Fellow in the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and a PBA approved Clinical Supervisor. Prior to working in private practice, Charissa was working in public health and community settings, including as a Senior Psychologist in Queensland Health at a forensic psychiatric facility. Charissa has a keen passion for both the clinical and research fields. She has published in academic journals and has presented at several conferences. 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