Breel, a standup comedian, suicide survivor and mental health activist first became known for his ted talk lecture, confessions of a depressed comic. In his first ever book, kevin breel dives in to the deep and dark parts of his childhood. Part 4 of the ted radio hour episode painfully funny about kevin breel s ted talk. It supports independent organizers who want to create a ted. Kevin breel starts off his talk introducing the idea that we all have two identities. Hespeaks openly and honestly about suffering from depression. His passionate tedx talk entitled confessions of a depressed comic went instantly viral online amassing more than. There are 100 books left over from the event and they have very kindly decided to donate them. Kevin breel writes and talks about things that most people dont discuss. Kevin breel is a speaker, writer, comedian, and mental health activist.
Part 4 of the ted radio hour episode painfully funny about kevin breels ted talk. Sep 15, 2015 kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at 19 his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. Kevin breel is a 23year old writer, comedian and activist. Oct 08, 20 in an interview on the today show this morning, kevin breel reveals why he thinks his ted talk has gone viral. As a teenager, kevin breel almost took his own life. Kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at 19 his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. 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. For instance, he was among the best students, players, actors, but felt depressed for the life he lived.
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Tedx was created in the spirit of teds mission, ideas worth. He grew up in cadboro bay, a popular kid, fun at parties, english and. Not just because hes clearly a gifted writer and communicator and a comedian, as well. Fighting depression, kevin has taken his comedy on the road performing at high schools. In this ted talk, he narrates his story, the feelings, emotions, the clouds which covered his will to live. In an interview on the today show this morning, kevin breel reveals why he thinks his ted talk has gone viral. Kevin breel has singlehandedly demystified depression through his shockingly honest, firsthand account of the struggle. On mixing comedy and mental health kevin breel youtube. Best kevin breel podcasts podcasts withabout kevin.
Standup comedian kevin breel to lead conversation on mental. 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. His passionate tedx talk entitled confessions of a. 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. In it, the 19yearold reveals that, while he seemed to be living a great life as a high school basketball player, he was actually contemplating suicide. In the years since he delivered it, kevins been called one of the most influential millennials in the world by parade magazine, and is now a national. In the years since he delivered it, kevins been called one of the most influential millennials in the world by parade magazine, and is now a national ambassador.
The aspiring standup comedian couldnt talk to anyone about his pain until it got so bad he considered taking his life. In honor of worldwide suicide prevention day, we spoke with kevin about living with depression continue reading. 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 book is dedicated to all of those people who identified with his story, and reached out to him and inspired him. People disclose the things that they do because they are afraid to face the reality that others will ignore them. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story. 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. For years kevin breel hid his depression behind jokes and laughter. I am passionate about its subject matter and think that, when done well, firsthand accounts of depression and. Author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches subject of. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story 5 out of 5 stars.
Tedtalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the ted conference, where the worlds leading thinkers and doers. Teen depression is the topic at rbr red bank green. But he tells the story of the night he realized that. Stop being an asshole and thinking youre going to get through it alone. Author, performer, ted talk sensation and mental health activist kevin breel recently brought his important message of teenage depression and awareness to red bank regional high school.
In honor of worldwide suicide prevention day, we spoke with kevin about living with depression. After his viral ted talk, 21yearold kevin breel is out with a book, boy meets depression. His passionate tedx talk entitled confessions of a depressed more about kevin breel. Standup comedian kevin breel to lead conversation on. Boy meets depression kevin breel 9780553418378 netgalley. Boy meets depression is a book that explores what it means to struggle and tells an honest, heartfelt story about how a. No, we were most impressed because kevin brought a stunning and refreshing honesty to the issue of depression. Why we need to talk about depression kevin breel youtube. His talent on the comedy circuit has caused breel to surge, becoming one of the most successful young acts in canadian history. I did an event recently where a very generous group ordered too many copies of my book. Kevin breels 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.
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Kevin breel ted talk depression the original viral video. In the years since he delivered it, kevin s been called one of the most influential millennials in the world by parade magazine, and is now a national. It supports independent organizers who want to create a tedlike event in their own community. Kevin breel ted talk depression the original viral. In a short memoir that is both raw and real, kevin explores what it means to grow up. Kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at nineteen his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. Like andrew solomon above, kevin breel emphasizes that depression and.
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