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Dr. Mary Mason teaches us about the emerging presence of security AI in schools, and the possibly dangerous consequences regarding our children's mental health and privacy that that may entail. As the Associate Director of the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine and Law, Dr. Mary Mason will address the unintended consequences and ethical concerns associated with AI safety monitoring platforms for mental health alerts in educational settings. Her talk will delve into the challenges posed by current AI monitoring software and advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration to develop responsible AI solutions. 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

In her transformative TEDx talk, It Ends With Me: Insights to Healing Generational Trauma, Carlene Fonseca shares a deeply personal journey of breaking free from cycles of trauma, addiction, and emotional pain. With a rare blend of vulnerability and professional insight rooted in wellness, recovery, and trauma-informed care, Carlene invites us to explore the power of healing as a courageous act of legacy-building. Her message is a call to action—showing that by choosing to heal ourselves, we open the door to generational empowerment, connection, and lasting change. Carlene Fonseca is the CEO of The Greatest You Consulting, where she empowers individuals to center wellness and healing in their lives through innovative workshops, public speaking, and a wellness product line. She is a trailblazing millennial, survivor, and mental health and recovery community advocate with over 15 years of unique personal and professional experiences. As a first-generation Cape Verdean American, Carlene believes that education, mental health wellness, financial empowerment, and self-advocacy are the keys to healing and living a happier life.In November 2023, Carlene took on the role of Statewide Director for the Rhode Island Afterschool Network, bringing her expertise and passion for youth and community development to the forefront. Additionally, Carlene spent four years on the Central Falls City Council, demonstrating her commitment to public service and community advocacy. She continues to educate and inspire as a faculty member at College Unbound, where she supports non-traditional adult learners.Carlene holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in Criminology from The George Washington University. A lifelong learner, she is also a certified Social Emotional Learning facilitator and yoga instructor, bringing a trauma-informed lens to all her work. 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

Suzanne Jabour explores the profound challenges of grief and offers a roadmap for supporting those in mourning. After losing her son, Suzanne confronts society’s misconceptions about grief, emphasizing its unpredictable timeline and all-encompassing effects on the mind and body. She highlights the power of compassionate actions and thoughtful communication through personal anecdotes and expert insights. Viewers will learn practical strategies for offering meaningful support, such as saying the right words, making specific offers, and creating a safe space for grief to unfold. Suzanne inspires a cultural shift toward understanding grief better, empowering individuals to ease the burden of others and foster deeper human connections in the face of loss. Suzanne is a grieving mom who became a student of grief for her survival after her world fell apart in September 2020. She received the middle of the night phone call every parent dreads and was notified her son, Ben, had died. She didn’t know enough about grief to do it in a way that felt healthy, nor did she understand that the symptoms she was experiencing were normal and there was nothing wrong with her. As she shared her experiences, she saw that our silence and fear around grief mean that we are unable to show up and support people who are grieving. We create isolation at a time when we need connection.Suzanne became a certified Grief Educator and shares her story and expertise to normalize grief so people feel more confident that they can say or do something without doing harm. Join her in creating a world where no one grieves alone and where genuine connection is our default response. 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 you could access the benefits of faith— including an increased sense of meaning, connection, happiness, love, and serenity—no belief required? Daryl Bob Goldberg explores how even non-believers can experience the emotional and psychological benefits traditionally associated with faith: purpose, peace, gratitude, and joy. Discover a surprising new path to happiness—beyond belief. Stay connected: HappinessBeyondBelief.org#TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #Happiness #SpiritualButNotReligious #FaithWithoutReligion #SecularSpirituality #MentalHealth #TEDxTalk #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #Mindfulness "Daryl Goldberg is a thought leader, filmmaker, and author, recognized for his ability to weave compelling narratives across mediums. His talk, God for Atheists: Finding the Benefits of Faith Beyond Belief, challenges conventional views on faith, demonstrating how its practices can enrich even the most skeptical among us.Daryl's literary accomplishments include the acclaimed [Life] Lessons Learned Diving, which blends scuba diving philosophy with psychological insights, and his debut book, First-Time Filmmaker F#^-ups,* a must-read for aspiring filmmakers. As a filmmaker, his credits span critically acclaimed feature films, large-format media, and award-winning short-form content, earning praise from Variety for his ""wryly hilarious, completely overboard, and unpredictable"" style.Through his books and thought leadership, he inspires others to explore the depths of their own potential. HappinessBeyondBelief.org 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

In her talk 'A date with death', Liz shares why embracing the reality of death can help us focus on living fully. Liz Little is an accomplished and engaging facilitator with deep expertise in investigations, negotiations, risk management and supporting vulnerable people. She served as a NSW Police Officer for 25 years, working as a Detective Sergeant in Child Protection, as a police educator, and in roles supporting executive staff. Liz has been living with a rare, mucinous cancer that is slowly progressing. Her primary purpose, before she dies, is to advocate for the importance of living quality days, even when life fails. Liz’s skills and experience are supported by professional and academic qualifications – including an Honours degree in Psychology, Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigations), and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. 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