Being kind and understanding others' feelings can make a big difference in our lives and the lives of people around us. This presentation is about the power of kindness and empathy. It will show how small acts of kindness can make others feel safe, happy, and included, and why treating people with compassion is so important in school and everyday life. Anh Mai (Choco) is a Year 4 student at Sydney School who actively participates in many school activities. She has a keen interest in learning and loves to explore new ideas. Choco is confident and enjoys expressing her thoughts, making her a positive and enthusiastic member of the school community. 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

This presentation shares a simple story about how kindness and empathy can make a big difference in friendships and learning at school. Through personal experience, it shows how caring for others helps create a happier classroom where everyone can do better together. Minh Ha (Lucas) is a Year 1 student at Sydney School. Though one of the youngest students, Lucas is always enthusiastic about joining school activities. Through TEDxSISS Youth 2025, he is excited to share his own story about kindness and empathy. 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

This presentation highlights the importance of kindness and empathy in the school environment. It explores what these values mean and how they can positively impact relationships and create a more supportive, caring community. Personal stories are shared to illustrate their real-life impact. Nhi Doan is a Year 2 student at Sydney School. She is an active participant in various school activities such as cheerleading, dance, and school events. Energetic and confident, Nhi enjoys expressing herself through presentations and is always eager to share her thoughts with others. 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

Mariana Rios compartilha sua experiência íntima e transformadora como mulher "tentante" (que está na jornada de tentar engravidar). Mariana vive os desafios dessa busca e, ao perceber quantas mulheres vivem esse processo em silêncio, criou o grupo de apoio “Basta Sentir Maternidade”. Com coragem e sensibilidade, Mariana fala sobre dor, expectativa, frustração e esperança. Sua fala é um convite à empatia, à escuta e ao acolhimento de todas as mulheres tentantes que trilham esse caminho. Mariana Rios nasceu em Araxá, Minas Gerais. Ela se destaca como apresentadora, atriz, cantora, compositora e escritora. Mariana é estudante de psicanálise, aprofundando seus conhecimentos sobre o comportamento humano e as complexidades da mente. Ela compartilha sua visão de vida e a capacidade de transformar desafios e perdas em oportunidades de crescimento pessoal. Fundadora da plataforma “Basta Sentir Maternidade”, um movimento de apoio às mulheres "tentantes", ou seja, aquelas que estão na jornada para se tornarem mães. Ela também é autora de dois livros: “Basta Sentir” e “Sabedoria de Bolso”. 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

Czy naprawdę można „zresetować” swój mózg i uwolnić się od dopaminowego przeciążenia? Popularne metody rozwoju osobistego obiecują lepszą koncentrację, większą motywację i pełną kontrolę nad własnym umysłem. Ale co na to nauka? Przyjrzymy się mechanizmom działania dopaminy, zweryfikujemy obietnice dopaminowego detoksu i poszukamy realnych, skutecznych strategii wspierających funkcjonowanie mózgu. Czy to kolejny pseudonaukowy trend, czy może faktycznie istnieje sposób na „mentalny reset”? Badaczka w nurcie neuropsychofarmakologii, neurobiologii i surowców naturalnych, popularyzatorka nauki i wiedzy o zdrowiu. Specjalizuje się w analizie neuroaktywności substancji oraz ich wpływu na układ nerwowy i zdrowie psychiczne, koncentrując się na mechanizmach regulacji neuroprzekaźników, adaptogenach i modulacji funkcji kognitywnych. Project i Product Managerka cyfrowych projektów wellbeingowych, łącząca wiedzę naukową z praktycznym podejściem do zdrowia. Tworzy edukacyjne programy oraz cyfrowe narzędzia wspierające dobrostan psychofizyczny i rozwój osobisty. 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 do chocolate milk, neuroscience, and immigration all have in common? This talk explores how immigrant brains are rewired by the pressures of society. Through the lens of synaptic pruning and neuroplasticity, it reveals how identity, memory, and mental health are shaped. In our current day and age this conversation needs to be had. It’s a call to look beyond politics and see the immigrant experience as a biological transformation needing empathy, research, and care. Chinmay Gujar is a rising 10th grader at Middleton High School, an immigrant, and an aspiring neurosurgeon with a love for science, storytelling, and archery. Curious by nature, he’s drawn to how the brain works, especially under change and pressure. Whether he’s studying neuroscience or practicing at the archery range, he’s always chasing focus, precision, and meaning. 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