Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male, and depressed in a culture that has no place for that. In a short memoir that is both raw and real, kevin explores what it means to grow up. Kevin breel s ted talk, confessions of a depressed comic, has garnered more than four million views, making it one of the most watched ted talks ever on mental health and depression. Josh shipp, the teen whisperer, tv personality and author kevin breel writes and talks about things that most people dont discuss. Two metaphors for telling his story kevin breel youtube. Author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches subject of. As a writer, his debut memoir boy meets depression achieved critical acclaim. Author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches subject. The talk entitled confessions of a depressed comic is one of the most viewed ted talks in history alongside the likes of steve jobs and bill gates. But he tells the story of the night he realized that. Oct 20, 20 this type of ted talk is exactly what society needs right now, as kevin emphasises that collectively turning a blind eye to depression is precisely why depression is so difficult. Suggested by ted talks why we need to talk about depression kevin breel.
I first came across kevin breel s work when i came across his ted talk, but how i came across the ted talk, i dont remember. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male, and depressed in a culture that has no place fo. In boy meets depression, through the lens of his own near suicide, breel shows other sufferers that the real miracle of life isnt found in perfection, its found in our ability to heal and accept the dark parts of ourselves. Stop being an asshole and thinking youre going to get through it alone. Although this audio book, which is about a dark and deep subject, can seem to some people to be a daunting listen, it was ultimately comprehensive and uplifting. Kevin is a 21 year old, whose ted talk about his journey as a comedian who suffers from depression became a viral sensation this book is. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story. His story, so powerfully told in his viral tedxyouth talk, gives voice to an often silent struggle and offers a message of hope.
Confessions of a depressed comic ted talk ted talks. Maybe it was just the viral nature of it that landed me on the video, or maybe it was to write love on her arms. Why we need to talk about depression kevin breel ted. In this emotional talk, kevin breel speaks from the heart about his story with depression, how its impacted his life, and why he is ultimately grateful for it. Kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at 19 his ted talk. Tedtalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the ted conference, where the worlds leading thinkers and doers. Real depression is being sad when everything in your life is going right. This type of ted talk is exactly what society needs right now, as kevin emphasises that collectively turning a blind eye to depression is precisely why depression is so difficult. His passionate tedx talk entitled confessions of a depressed comic went instantly viral online. I read a book called if you feel too much by jamie tworkowski before this and after discovering kevin and jamie were friends i found out kevin wrote this book. He was a typical popular high school kid, a top student and team leader.
Dealing with dysfunction, loss and an intense battle with depression, kevin brings the reader on a ride that is bumpy and brutally honest. Kevin breel relates many of his life experiences, yet he sometimes related back to me my similar feelings and life situations. Real depression isnt being sad when something in your life goes wrong. Now, in his first ever book, kevin breel dives in to the deep and dark parts of his childhood. Kevin breel confessions of a depressed comic at tedxkids. I discovered kevin breel after watching his ted talk confessions of a. Boy meets depression is a book that explores what it means to struggle and tells. Boy meets depression is a book that explores what it means to struggle and tells an honest, heartfelt story about how a. Boy meets depression by kevin breel the crown publishing. Kevin breel is a twentyoneyearold writer, standup comic, and activist for mental health.
Oct 08, 20 for years kevin breel hid his depression behind jokes and laughter. Boy meets depression by kevin breel overdrive rakuten. One of the popular kids in high school, he was team captain of his standout basketball team. But he tells the story of the night he realized that to save his own life he needed to say four simple words. Ted radio hour humans have a capacity to laugh even in the hardest of times. Mar 24, 2017 part 4 of the ted radio hour episode painfully funny about kevin breel s ted talk. That led him to an eyeopening journey across the world to int. What i like about this book is it not only gives a raw look at what depression was for him. Boy meets depression by kevin breel the crown publishing group. Kevin is a 21 year old, whose ted talk about his journey as a comedian who suffers from depression became a viral sensation this book is an advanced reader copy, uncorrected proof. In this ted talk, he narrates his story, the feelings, emotions, the clouds which covered his will to live. Browse kevin breel s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Ted technology, entertainment, design is a global set of conferences run by the private nonprofit organization sapling foundation, under the slogan ideas worth spreading. It supports independent organizers who want to create a tedlike event in their own community.
In a memoir that is both raw and real, kevin explores what it means to grow up. When kevin breel reached out to twloha and shared a video of a talk he gave at a recent ted event, we were taken aback. Oct 20, 2015 this post was contributed by a community member. In other words, it resonates with all of us to some degree. Why we need to talk about depression kevin breel youtube. Hespeaks openly and honestly about suffering from depression. In honor of worldwide suicide prevention day, we spoke with kevin about living with depression and speaking out about it. He was team captain at his high school, popular, funny, and confident.
Neighbor news author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches subject of teen depression at rbr. After his viral ted talk, 21yearold kevin breel is out with a book, boy meets depression. In honor of worldwide suicide prevention day, we spoke with kevin about living with depression continue reading. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male, and depressed in a culture that ha. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly. Oct 14, 2017 depression is the truth of his life and since the time he got over it, he is trying constantly to make others lives better. This hour, ted speakers describe how they use humor as a weapon and a shield, to ward off doubt. As a teenager, kevin breel almost took his own life. Kevin breel zag er niet uit als een depressieve jongen. Unfortunately we live in a world where when you break your arm, everyone runs over to sign your cast. Kevin breel is a 21yearold writer, comedian, and activist for mental health. Or life sucks and then you live by kevin breel at indigo.
Kevin breel, a standup comedian talks about how difficult it is to make people understand the depth of the problem through. In honor of worldwide suicide prevention day, we spoke with kevin about living with depression. Parkinsons, depression and the switch that might turn them off. Not just because hes clearly a gifted writer and communicator and a comedian, as well. Sep 16, 2015 this article is more than 4 years old in 20, canadian teen kevin breel gave the ted talk confessions of a depressed comic, in which he talked about how his outward life as an athletic, honor. For years kevin breel hid his depression behind jokes and laughter. Kevin breel s confessions of a depressed comic and what happens when your ted talk goes supernova september 16, 2015 the world i believe in is one where embracing your light doesnt mean ignoring the dark. Sep 27, 20 kevin breel didnt look like a depressed kid. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The following quotes are from a ted talk by kevin breel.
Which books should every depressed, 20something person read. In a talk equal parts eloquent and devastating, writer andrew solomon takes you to the darkest corners of his mind during the years he battled depression. Sep 10, 20 as a teenager, kevin breel almost took his own life. Through dysfunction, loss, pain and at one point even suicidal thoughts, kevin brings the reader on a ride that is bumpy and brutally honest.
The bridge between suicide and life kevin briggs youtube. His work has been featured by nbc, cbs, the huffington post, mtv, cnn, the today show, mashable and the wall street journal. A class clown who would later pursue a career in stand up comedy. Jan 25, 2017 kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at nineteen his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. Tell us your interests and well pick ted talks just for you. But he tells the story of the night he realized that to save his own. He describes how he struggled with depression while performing as a standup. His story so powerfully told in his viral tedx talk, confessions of a depressed comic gives voice to an often silent struggle and offers a message of hope. Kevin breel didnt fit the adolescent persona you would expect to fall prey to this debilitating affliction.
In an interview on the today show this morning, kevin breel reveals why he thinks his ted talk has gone viral. About kevin breels ted talk the image of the sad clown can seem like a cliche. Kevin breel has singlehandedly demystified depression through his shockingly honest, firsthand account of the struggle. With that, he also states that every one of them has a similar story but not same. Kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at nineteen his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. Sep 15, 2015 i discovered kevin breel after watching his ted talk confessions of a depressed comic. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Boy meets depression or life sucks and then you live by. In his first ever book, kevin breel dives in to the deep and dark parts of his childhood. Kevin breel writes and talks about things that most people dont discuss. Writer, comic and mental health activist kevin breel speaks up about depression. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male and depressed in a culture that has no place for that.
Depression, achieved critical acclaim, with forbes calling it a small book well. Ted talks which throw some light upon the symptoms and consequences of depression and the importance of mental health. Sep 15, 2015 kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at 19 his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. Tedx was created in the spirit of ted s mission, ideas worth spreading. Kevin breel hes a comedian and author of the book boy meets depression. Aug 28, 20 in this emotional talk, kevin breel speaks from the heart about his story with depression, how its impacted his life, and why he is ultimately grateful for it. That led him to an eyeopening journey across the world to interview others with depression only to discover that, to his surprise, the more he talked.
Kevin breels tedx talk, confessions of a depressed comic, has garnered. As kevin puts so eloquently, its not the suffering inside of you, its the stigma of others that stops you from being healthy. I discovered kevin breel after watching his ted talk confessions of a depressed comic. Forbes magazine called it a small book well worth reading and npr dubbed it honest and compelling. Oct 09, 20 the following quotes are from a ted talk by kevin breel.
Kevin breel ted talk depression the original viral. Boy meets depression kevin breel 9780553418378 netgalley. Kevin breel is a 23year old writer, comedian and activist. His passionate tedx talk entitled confessions of a depressed comic went.
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