A Journey with Depression | Madison Goss | TEDxYouth@ChocolateAve

In this vulnerable, thought-provoking, yet grounded talk, current medical student Madison Goss takes us with her on her journey dealing with her mental health: recognizing it, accepting it, and learning to live her life to the fullest despite of it. Madison (Maddie) Goss is currently 24 years old, a rising third-year medical student, and a proud cat mom to her best friend Lumos. She was born & raised in Mechanicsburg with her younger sister, Abby and her parents Craig & Suzanne. Maddie graduated with honors, and made the decision to go to medical school following her mom’s cancer diagnosis. Watching her mom bravely fight her cancer while maintaining her job as a nurse, combined with her love of science, serving others, and the abundance of nurses in her family, she knew becoming a physician was her dream. She continued her education at the University of Pittsburgh earning her BS in Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology. In July 2017, Maddie received her white coat from Penn State and remained heavily involved with her passions for teaching and serving underserved communities. With 2 years under her belt, Maddie has already fallen in love with the OR & hopes to pursue a career as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@dpac777]

Depression doesn't show itself the same way every time. Madison is very brave here to openly share her journey.

[@afdcswat]

This is a proof that just talk is the beginning of healing. Amazing story, thanks you Madison !

[@jennymartinez4699]

You are so brave for sharing this--thank you!

[@Yk-mm6xt]

I envy your bravery

[@VzSherman]

Excellent story, powerful message, thank you for sharing!

[@thefieryeaglewolf665]

Does anyone else know people who say "I'm depressed..." when they're actually just sad for like 5 minutes

[@sandpaper631]

I’m really considering packing my bags, booking a flight to South America, getting a bus to the most remote area, walk down one of the dirt roads, drop my bags and just walk into the jungle and let the elements slowly kill me.. I’m done with this!! Even just thinking about laying on the jungle floor in complete silence makes me feel better. I don’t feel like I belong on this planet

[@sergehoule7620]

Al Haymon can you talk to someone?