Words Matter: Reframing Mental Health | Khaing Nay Yee @ Kennedy | TEDxYangonInternationalSchool

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This TEDx talk sheds light on the stigma surrounding mental health in Asia and explores the consequences of how we perceive and approach it. Drawing from a personal story, the talk adds an emotional and personal perspective, which highlights the importance of the issue at hand. Kennedy, Khaing Nay Yee, is a junior at Yangon International School and the president of the school’s Interact Club. Passionate about mental health advocacy, she founded the first Interact Club in Myanmar—part of Rotary International’s global network of youth service organizations that empower students to create positive change. An active and dedicated member of the school community, Kennedy is currently coordinating Leik Pyar—meaning “butterfly” and “soul” in Burmese—a school-wide event that brings together workshops led by external organizations, students, and teachers to celebrate community connection. With interests spanning psychology, philosophy, and gymnastics, she is committed to fostering spaces where y

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