We Are Not Okay | Matthew Whoolery | TEDxAUBG

NOTE FROM TED: Do not look to this talk for mental health advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding which some viewers may find alienating or offensive. Several claims in this talk lack legitimate scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t... United by feelings, good or bad, people have learnt to support each other through thick and thin. Learn why we're not alone when we suffer and why it's okay to not be okay. Matthew Whoolery is a psychologist, specializing in the field of Cultural Psychology. He is a beloved Associate Professor of Psychology at AUBG. Previously, he has taught at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, at Lady Shri Ram College for Women in New Delhi, India, and at BYU Idaho, USA. His 20+ years of experience as a psychologist and educator have inspired his work as a researcher in the field. His topics of research include religion, the development of children, and mental health. 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