Shedding Light on Student Depression | Jack Park | TEDxPenn

For every 20 suicide attempts, 19 of these attempts are unsuccessful. Fortunately, Jack Park is one of these 19. In this talk, he shares his story of living with a mental disorder and revisits ways he found love and hope. He shows us the world of mental illness in a new light, so we can begin addressing issues associated with suicide, depression, and other preventable mental disorders.
From Seoul, South Korea, Jack Park recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. In his freshman year, Park's biopsychosocial vulnerability developed into a full mental disease, which paralyzed and nearly ended his life. He recovered eventually-after receiving unending parental love, spiritual beliefs, and psychiatric treatment. Thereafter, Park wrote a blog post that went viral about his diagnosis and the need to prioritize and provide support for mental health on college campuses. His effort was featured on over 19 publications including USA Today and Huffington Post Live. Jack Park has also spoken at dozens of campus events seeking to highlight mental wellness.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Ali-hk4hg]

Traded mental health for a 4.0 and ended up with neither 😕

[@thephilosopher5799]

Same

[@wchbto275]

Same

[@antonio_090]

Literally me

[@theoutlier66]

Wow. I mean, at least I eat.

[@adt4025]

That’s what I’m afraid of

[@dalalm1821]

Depression makes college too hard to go through

[@suga235]

Tell me about it 😓

[@suga235]

MRgamefreak713 And yours does?

[@kathleencravens3338]

But anime gets you through it

[@yoonjimin9880]

MRgamefreak713 Are you blind? It's not an anime pic

[@StoreHouseFarmsInTheOzarks]

College is depression.. You HAVE to pass every class with a C or better. Sounds so easy until a person HAS to spend 50 hours a week studying, not including asignments. Then if you don't, you HAVE to pay back your debt right away. There is no way out.. No breaks, just constant preassure. I'm studying right now, while taking a quick moment to type this. And man.. I am so over whelmed.. Mid terms next week, and im barely even ready..

[@yuuhsmin]

"You don't need to be a therapist to have a therapeutic conversation." Well said

[@lalalanding234]

Exactly

[@nickallah]

Im already depressed and Im not even in university yet...

[@JacobRonaldo7]

doesnt have to be university i hope everything going good with you never let anyone or anything put u down believe in yourself u can do anything if u put ur mind into it

[@chiplynguyen5230]

Vote Jill Stein 2016 I was not even in high school ,I quit my school when I was in grade 8 because my family was so poor at that Time,I feel so sad and disappointed

[@vicj9256]

Chiply Nguyen Thanks for telling your story. I am sad that you felt that way. How are you today?

[@adambozym8762]

I've been dealing with depression for a long time and death seems very relieving at times, make sure you surround yourself with the right type of people if you're suffering from depression. I wish there were an easier way out but videos like are very insightful and comforting. I don't want to sound sadistic but I'm glad that I'm not the only one.

[@HealingOceans]

NickAllah Keep going! I made a vlog about my depression story and I would love for everyone to check it out on my channel! It would mean so much to help as many people as I can who struggle with mental illness! Thanks!

[@ROZE-sw9oq]

I hate when ur depressed and crying then u hear someone come so u hide ur emotions and act like ur tired

[@Kjerpezeth]

hey kid. go easy on yourself, okay? you're doing the best you can, and thats enough. tomorrow will be better, i promise. i love you.

[@molokoplus4544]

Thanks :")

[@jezabelgonzalez6781]

Thank you so much

[@rivvy2138]

@Bob Juff lmao fr

[@thanlungliupanmei8938]

thankyou. really means alot with what i'm going through currently..

[@nutellachickeee1251]

ahaha i teared up reading this. thks

[@anushkachoudhury2625]

I suffered from depression for more than a year.People were judgemental,they blamed that I acted like that for gaining sympathy and attention besides according to them no such thing exist as depression. Later on it was discovered I had anxiety disorder.A few weeks ago I attempted suicide but failed with a broken spinal cord. But finally I am out of it and have started my life fresh.☺

[@Angel_Peg]

Veronicaa Choudhury good you are here

[@spoorthigirish9714]

M really happy for u...keep up the spirit,never let go of your inner peace at any cost!!!

[@freeyourselfmorowa9243]

Damnnn a broken spinal cord...I'm glad you survived...is your back okay though lol

[@HealingOceans]

Anushka Choudhury Keep going! I made a vlog about my depression story and I would love for everyone to check it out on my channel! It would mean so much to help as many people as I can who struggle with mental illness! Thanks!

[@OnlyGoForJesus]

I am depressed can we be friend

[@LiLy-qd8nz]

Students should keep in mind that there is more to life than degrees . Your college life should be just a part of your amazing healthy , joyful life . Take it easy, study for yourself, do not take part in competition among your student friends, do not feel pressured to get straight A 's . Also make time for the activities you enjoy, do not isolate yourself from your friends outside college . Remember your inner peace increases intelligence, focus and memory !

[@Ak_Door-kun]

Thanks a lot :]

[@sofiamarraco]

I'm gonna try and read this everyday to remind myself and take that pressure off of me, thanks a lot honestly ;)

[@greggs6682]

Looking at it now (2023) the bravery he had 7 years ago to speak about his mental health as a man is inspirational. Thank you!

[@leyingzhou]

That's why i think gap year is so crucial for HS graduates Go out and work for a year, if you decide to go back to school after that, you will have a more clear understanding on what you're doing instead of being all confused and pressured which will have a high chance of leading to depression

[@TS-og6gf]

Unfortunately right after HS overseas for uni

[@lalalanding234]

My grandmother once gave me a tip: In difficult times, move forward in small steps. Do what you have to do, but little by little. Don't think about the future or what may happen tomorrow. Wash the dishes. Remove the dust. Write a letter. Make a soup. You see? Advance step by step. Take a step and stop. Rest a little. Praise yourself. Take another step. And then another. You won't notice, but your steps will grow more and more. And the time will come when you can think about the future without crying. - Elena Mikhalkova

[@zethu9395]

I am a 13 year old who has been dealing with depression for more than a year and a half and had suicidal thoughts of half a year but your speech stopped me from almost ending my life. I am currently getting professional help. Thank you. You saved my life. Please don’t respond.

[@user-ei7ed6zy9k]

if this video "saved your life" then im pretty sure you're not as depressed as you think you are.

[@HealingOceans]

Nozibusiso-Zethu Sithole Keep going! I made a vlog about my depression story and I would love for everyone to check it out on my channel! It would mean so much to help as many people as I can who struggle with mental illness! Thanks!

[@limsusy4410]

@@user-ei7ed6zy9k I do understand what you're trying to say here, but you dont have the right to judge how depressed she/he is. No one knows what behind the person

[@XVINutkabob]

Ditto

[@blackwolf3803]

Oof

[@espoir8131]

Jack Park had his parents to help him (they came to his aid when he called them for help). For those of us who don't have parental support, what do we do?

[@courtneylovesreading4116]

Espoir You can get free therapy through your school if you are a student. If not, there are several charities that provide free or discounted mental health services.

[@espoir8131]

What are some of the names of those charities?

[@tharudc]

If you don't have anyone else, we are here to listen to you and to help you. Seriously, take it from me, you're not alone.

[@13ritalove]

Espoir The U.S has a free crisis line or you can also go to 7 cups of tea.com for online therapy.

[@prernasoni4972]

just get yourself in front of somebody who can curse you to the core...you would not require any medication. Thats what my parents suggest me to cure my depression and thats what the society where I live in teaches me to do. I am really sorry but this form of medication really helped me to grow more suicidal, even more prone to depression and anxiety. By the way I am from India.

[@rehansajid3165]

2019 was the worst year of my life yet

[@gabyn5227]

Im sorry to hear that homie. You know, something that always helps me get by is thinking about dogs or food. Im not sure if this could help you but its fun to think about

[@NikosM112]

Same here. And i'm in my 2nd year in university

[@thephilosopher5799]

Same it's also my first year of highschool. People told me life would get better in highschool compared to middle school but it just got worse. Hope you get better my guy.

[@diamondust2054]

sorry to hear that. good thing it’s about to be over! a new blank page for you to redefine.

[@pennytrui1149]

@@thephilosopher5799 last year in middle school and I'm struggling

[@elinatuktarova6725]

He’s literally describing me. I dont and didnt ever do drugs or hookups, but I did and do everything else. I feel pressured into college, becuz I’m not motivated to do well and I fee depressed and anxious, I feel that I’m a failure. It’s been 4 years, I still cannot manage to get my associate’s degree. I’ve been suicidal for a long time, not recently, but extremely depressed. No meds or therapy helped me. I’m a live-in nurse now, so I can very rarely visit my family and my boyfriend. I’ve also experienced friend betrayals and bullying. I just want to isolate from others and be alone.

[@kuhoosahare5625]

I hope you find some peace. I'm quite young but my family did try to help me when they first noticed my depression. But now their sentences are "you're okay now so there's nothing to worry about." They've assumed that I'm okay. I'm not even in college yet so I can't even imagine how it is to go through what you're going through.

[@abbylee1056]

5 years later this video is still the realest thing in the world

[@lloydclement2152]

You have to keep fighting depression, just keep fighting.

[@MR_3001]

Lloyd Clement Yes, but till when?

[@sejalmateo0361]

I only fight because I think it will get better but it's been 2 years and that's too mch for me so how long can I expect myself to fight I mean for what

[@arhumzia4087]

@@sejalmateo03614 years for me.

[@daisy4222]

it’s not that simple

[@lloydclement2152]

@roko fašen Try doing fun things and focus on a hobby that excites you...just keep fighting.

[@st3llarfae]

I'm in my third year right now and school is honestly the last thing I care to deal with. Every day is a constant battle just to stay alive another day and I don't know how I can bring myself to care about assignments and exams that all seem so pointless when all I can think about is tying a noose around my neck. And how am I supposed to explain that to my instructors when they wonder why my paper is a week late or why I haven't been in class? I WANT to be in school and graduate and hopefully have a nice career and eventually find happiness in life but I just feel like that's next to impossible for someone like me that suffers with severe depression.

[@mickeyunni4419]

Is it still the same now?

[@thephilosopher5799]

Same

[@omloml6490]

Explained it perfectly

[@primrosemlambo2684]

@Kristen how did it go? going through the same thing rn

[@jinchuriki7022]

Right now im in my second to last semester of college. 4 years. I feel like I have to be there, have to do assignments, have to maintain a high gpa. Replacing have with want doesnt help me much. You do need a job so you dont starve, but you could want a specific job. I want to graduate but i dont have a goal afterwards. I felt depressed through my whole time there. School therapy didnt help much either. Feels like im a dissapoint to myself overall

[@mariasilva-qm3kx]

thank you. My daughter first year in college and she tends to call me crying . I feel hopeless, we hang up and i start crying for hrs.

[@aseel8901]

You are a good mom

[@bunsenn5064]

Many people seemed stressed and depressed because of the fear o failure that school incites in them. And that’s understandable. But it’s a different story when you come to believe that your life has no purpose to begin with. And when you stop caring about success, you no longer fear failure, you just don’t see a point in trying. I tend to sit down and dive into existentialist lines of thought which all seem to draw to the conundrum of whether or not my life as a whole is a life worth living. After all, if the toiling and strife included in life does not equate to the happiness within it, then why would it be worth living if your suffering doesn’t pay off?

[@alisaahhz9082]

I've been and is still suffering from depression for more than 4 years, ever since I was 10-11. I look for help but no one seems to think depression is a thing especially for young kids. Even if they did, they're probably my age. My dad found out and just gave me a 2 minute talk in the car about how his life is harder like it will help anything. I've had bad experiences with opening up to people of my mental health issues that I don't know how to seek for professional help since I'm really young

[@thatclairosong4161]

same here

[@catherinewilson8896]

Please seek youth counselling xo, stay strong and don't give up!

[@alejandravasqueeze]

Im almost 22 and I’ve had depression since maybe 12-13 years old? Perhaps maybe a little younger than that but now that I’m older I wish I had seen a therapist and psychiatrist at a younger age instead of waiting until I was 19. It can seem scary and nerve racking to open up to a stranger but oftentimes that release of emotions Can already be a huge relief. If your school has counselors or a nurse I would start with them. Ask them if they know any resources that cater to youth mental health Im sure they will have plenty. Group therapy is also very good too if you’re not quite ready for one on one discussions with a therapist. Sometimes just hearing other people’s stories and sharing your own can help you feel less alone. I had my parents downplay my depression for years, “ you have no reason to feel that way, imagine how I feel”. You are entitled to your feelings, don’t let anyone take that away from you.

[@uwuarts6404]

Same

[@shl2133]

This is amazing. Im a third year medical student and going through such a hard time now that i feel hopeless and depressed. After I watched this, I feel like I can get back on my feet! “I don’t have to, but I want to!” Thanks!

[@imjustasadtwigoflemonmyrtl9043]

This was an amazing speech I almost cried, it is really hard to try to get better when no one is helping you even when you're screaming for help.. I want to get better but I have nothing to look forward too and no one who I am asking to help me is helping me... I'm so alone and even my friends are fake they say they are my friends yet never talk to me unless I contact them and they never really care if they did when they see me crying they would check with me to see if I was ok.

[@rachelbastos3056]

well I dont know who you are or what your going through right now but I want you to know that I care and things will get better

[@LaurenRamz]

Second time watching this -- such great speech. Help yourself first, then it can be easier for you to help others

[@xz9700]

Depression is really hard to feel without actual experience. Most college students are not aware of their depression until it becomes too difficult to cope with. Your talk definitely made it more substantial for me. Please keep up the awesome work you're doing!

[@rihamesper8758]

good talk, college could be really stressfull sometimes. especially if you have to worry about your economy while doing it.

[@roskichan3001]

I more thinking of grades and how many subject I will fail

[@CassandraForsythe]

Thank you for your words and wisdom.

[@neshatkhadem1]

Beautiful!!! Thank you for shedding light on this matter. Great job & well done!

[@JoseRodriguez-tx1qz]

I really like the college experience, of having work to do, of being in a library drowning myself in books and the internet, researching the things I love. Problem is though that lately its all becoming a drag. I still enjoy my field of study, but it just takes me more effort to do things. Its like I have a major conflict in my mind, where one side enjoys my engineering major, while the other makes me want to hate almost everything else about college, such as due dates, stress, and even anxiety & worry. I feel like I need a break, but I also feel that I'll fall behind if I do take a semester off. I feel like I've been handling it better compared to earlier this year during the Spring 2019 semester. I try to focus on my goals and what I want in life. I ask myself questions like, "For who is this for?" The first image that pops into my mind is my mom & dad. They are my greatest motivators, and although we do come from a humble background, it is for them that I want to major in engineering, so I can give them what they never had in their life. So if you ever feel depressed, stressed, & anxiety, or any other type of mental disorder, know that your journey in college isn't just for you, but for those around you as well. Maybe its for your brother who had to work hard to help your family, maybe its for your sister who dropped out of school because she accidentally took the wrong path. Maybe its for your parents who have worked so hard to give you what you have. Maybe its for your future family, your wife and kids that you might not even know today, but you know they will come. Regardless, find a reason to continue doing what you do. Whether its college or job/career, find a reason & use it to motivate you so you can finish. You can do it!!

[@primrosemlambo2684]

@Jose Rodriguez thank you for this🙏

[@MariaMoreno-kj2zs]

moved me to tears

[@Denny9725]

Great video man, I hope you are pursing your endeavours. Take care my man!

[@Sushi-de-yannsu]

Depression isolates me from everyone

[@sophydahal4714]

Yes it does in fact especially when nobody offers help

[@JoseCruz-kd4nt]

Im watching this bc im breaking down right now, hearing someone talk is comforting but im still scared shitless right now

[@miz249whbbeo]

that tip on changing our small mind talks to "want" and "like" is such a powerful too. I put so much pressure on myself that its overwhelming now.I'm so much better now, after I went to the mental hospital all by myself.. and I can think so much more clearly now. To whoever struggling, I hope you get help... please

[@ebtsoby]

What a smart person, thank you so much for this talk.

[@alindavusiwe3438]

Thank you for sharing. I'm proud that you took the time to open our eyes. Keep fighting and I'll be on the lookout for more videos from you

[@renatammila]

Sending love to all the children out there!

[@tristanlynnforever]

I'm so proud of him for getting up there and talking about his own story and sharing the hardships that he's gone through. It takes so much courage to share what he did, and he did it so others didn't feel alone like he did. I'm not going to lie at the end I cried. You can tell how hard it is for him to do this and yet he did and not just for himself but for everyone that feels like this.

[@user-ch5bw7ut5w]

Thank you and God Bless You!

[@cattail6956]

I have nothing to say. But enough tears to show how much this touched me. ❤️😢

[@rachelgless3123]

I’m glad you lived to help others live. My brother changed our family by his death in 2012. I found it impossible to heal him. I could not reach the depths of his pain. He wanted and needed help but it’s like his thoughts were on a track in a negative direction. The mental health world of therapies couldn’t do anything. Life is difficult but I think you have to stick around despite the challenge. I wish he had.

[@megastar3740]

I’ve been very worn out and depressed this semester. The breakout of the pandemic has brought much pain for everyone and caused a lot of trouble for university. I’ve been taking it easy but gosh what this man says is my feels now. The university have been making assignment extensions for everyone which helps relief my stress a bit. Still I wonder and feel helpless. But I am determined to get rid of the workload and have a proper holiday to give my brain and emotions the rest it needs.

[@BinkieJarret]

Thank you

[@brandenray9587]

I’ve been experiencing depression since I was 12, a lot of it spurred from school. I joined the military and had a lot of bad experiences while deployed and was never that disturbed by them. But the moment I left and went back to school and had to endure school again I experienced all the elevated depression I used to have in high school. It sucks because I was a medic in the military and dream of being a doctor but the school depression is my obstacle. It’s like I know I’ll be happy once I’m there but getting there is so demanding. I gotta reach back out to the veterans center and get help cause I’m in a rut. This was a helpful rant though

[@daniild.6752]

Time heals, I was depressed too and there literary nothing you can do except just wait. The time passes and you will adapt

[@SaunakDey]

Thanks a lot!

[@hayamastudio4504]

really need this in 2020

[@ashlychauhan9151]

you really got out of the box buddy...I am really proud of you...I am teacher and i do face alots of chinese students under pressure and the pressure is self created and can be dealt with,...I wish to assist each student i come across...but many have more problems and they simply dont invest time on their physical health for a start...

[@gamewarden2813]

It hit me really bad second year fall quarter 😪 I went from being motivated and following my dreams to not attending classes, suicidal thoughts, and not knowing if I would succeed in following my dreams. I need helped asap. I am very grateful I reached out for help

[@KloKee]

great speech

[@Star-vg7ix]

I am very happy you are still with us. God made you for a great purpose and He loves you very much. Indeed you are fearfully and wonderfully made. God bless you.

[@vrh9622]

Depression has levels of intensity and at whichever level, the experience induces burdens and struggles and it should not be taken lightly. Some may not or not be willing to understand the experience but Its real.

[@nstashajones7235]

Thank you soo much f those words!!you just help me become a strong person and not me but to my family also!thank u again..

[@ranyaabbou8898]

greatt video , hmm hope i can get the courage to open out about it specialy to my familly

[@Dev-wl2oi]

Mental health is extremely difficult to deal with in college, which is why free on campus resources are so important for students! However, most schools don't have the resources necessary for this, a problem that must be acted upon quickly

[@jackpark4698]

yay my name is Jack Park too

[@tharealdubstepprincess7895]

I am always wondering if I’m depressed or a drama queen...

[@sophydahal4714]

Sometimes depression makes us self blame. You better talk to doctor

[@MR_3001]

Sophy Dahal As great as your advice is, not every has accessibility to professional help

[@sebaalghamdi4426]

That’s hat I think of. Am I really depressed? Or am I just a dramatic girl crying over nothing?

[@magnusm4]

I hate my anxiety. It just came like a cold and I had to stay home from school for almost a whole week. Just suddenly everything I liked and loved to do suddenly just didn't become fun anymore. I can't play a game for fun but I keep wanted something new to make it worth using my time. So I got bored of Overwatch in just two or three days even though tf2 was the same when it came out but then I played for weeks. I knew who I was and I was strong but anxiety felt like I lost everything I had in myself. Months pass and I get as much help as possible from everyone and everything. I know I can fight but it's really annoying I have to face this every single damn day. I can't curse anymore or see the slightest dark thing without it multiplying sad thoughts and over thinking everything. I wonder if I can fully recover and go back to my true self or if i'm suddenly stuck with this stupid problem that I want to rape and mutilate to never be near anybody again. It has no purpose, it's bad for me, it limits everything so why the fuck is my body and mind not doing anything about it?! Half the liver can grow back, parts of the brain can be damaged and many body parts can be damaged or destroyed but you would still survive so why can't it fix this problem? I keep thinking too much about every single thing and I believe I also have ocd which makes stress and forced thoughts and stupid habits awful and it pisses me off. I want to continue my programming in games, continue by drawing as I got really good over the years of practicing every day, I never stopped and always came to school in time every single day. But suddenly when I was about to finish high school suddenly I lost the will and interest in doing anything and anything I tried that I know I liked didn't get me as excited. Even today when I got really happy and excited over a new thing for Terraria I still feel like anxiety takes large parts of my happiness, dopamine release and enjoyment like a dictatorship taking taxes with added interest. I don't want to be like this forever cause my goals and dreams are too big to be accomplished as I am now. I was great at it and do new things like a kid and I want it back. I didn't think as much and did more without thinking over it or it's purpose and impact, why did I have to become such a stupid philosopher that thinks over everything I jsut wnat to make games and make animations! Also I sought out psychiatric help and we had a meeting to talk about how I was, that was in summer and I have heard nada from them ever since, all while responsibility, education and work keeps piling up. New meetings to attend, what are you gonna do next, you need to plan ahead, new mails at the door about something, constant mails and times ffs I need to do nothing right now and just work towards fixing this so why does everything have to be my responsibility now when my parents did it all before? I didn't even get prepared or warned they just said i'm an adult and now all of this is my work sign this write that vote for the party bla bla bla I'M STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I'M DOING RIGHT NOW SHUT THE FUCK UP! First I can't decide because i'm still to young then suddenly I can't decide to let my parents do it for me because now i'm an adult. And for telling me to do these things so fast they sure take their sweet fucking time them selves to answer a god damned letter that I sent 1 week ago! Do I need to stalk you to your work to get an answer that isn't copied off the computer?! I just want to play, have fun and do my work in my own speed and rhythm nothing else, yes it feels like everything tries to make me guilty about everything

[@AlexGarcia-xb3fv]

+Antonio Conte Antonio you dumbass it's hard to get views now these days unless you got a lot of subscribers.

[@chemomile9515]

magnusm4 guys. stop

[@tristanlynnforever]

Thank you (:

[@wutbitch420]

love u jack

[@deltamiloandtheginger443]

According to the VA, I have to graduate in 4 years... and I can't change majors. Struggling to even get semesters approved :(

[@nyanffie9905]

im so depressed that i think everything doesnt matter anymore, it started when i wanted to become an engineer and im sure that im bad at math as well, but i studied 5 hrs a day, but i still get low grades. im so depressed it's like my efforts doesnt bare any fruits at all. im lonely and far from my family, no friends, eating alone, low grades. it makes me want to just forget everything and cry. i cant, i just cant.

[@molokoplus4544]

I'm having the same problem 😭 I love science and want to study engineering, I left my country to study and not having the good grades at math :(

[@gloriaross4265]

amazing

[@suzannedang]

Great video, Jack!

[@dennisk2194]

what I've come to realize is, the best medicine for mental torture is time,if you hold on long enough and endure the suffering you'll later live to tell a story coz everything needs time,fresh wound heal with time,good art is created with time,...i mean 'Rome wasn't built in a day'

[@theanimeteen8986]

Yah even me to i am depressed too my problem is i am very lonely i am still a student 10 th class i dont have father an and any family members i cannot share my problem to others and its killing me inside and building so much sorrow inside me 😭

[@arhumzia4087]

Sadly this world is for rich not us normal people.

[@sebaalghamdi4426]

Do any of you have younger siblings and you share a room with them, and they here you crying and they say “what are you doing? Are you crying?” And you just tell them that you have a runny nose?

[@poookie4628]

Yea

[@ritamsarkar2312]

Its almost 3 years with my depression. I just want to stop existing. My family and friends just takes depression same as sadness. They just don't want to understand the difference between sadness and depression.....They just consider me as a failure....

[@user-hh5kg2mw6o]

depression has to be taken more seriously. i won’t say i’m the most depressed person in the universe but i have the symptoms. i can’t ask for help again since everyone says i’m “just seeking for attention”. thats the thing about depression, whenever you want to get help they say its not real until your suicide arrives. “we only cry for help if we know there’s help to cry for”.

[@nicolestevenson196]

Hey, just a question, would It be possible for me to use this video as part of my dissertation based on depression in male students? Thanks.

[@arturovisoso8597]

Watching this video makes me feel soooo sad because I feel soo much in common with what this kid is saying. However and please don't laugh :) ...watching my idols when I was a kid (Rocky/Ivan Drago, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Brock Lesnar, and many others) made me develop this is so tough attitude in life that has make me believe that I can overcome everything, physically and mentally. However and also since I was a kid too I've been developing so much depression as well that part of me feels its is dead. At this point I don't know what or where it started. I just feel that I am not sure that I enjoy life. I feel completely isolated from the world. Sometimes even from my own family that makes me wonder what am I doing in this world? and sadly I still don't have answer to that. Personally I think almost without a doubt that I will end up alone... please don't get me wrong I feel I am different than the others, which I think it is why I feel like that. When I was a little kid my mother used to take me to a priest or church, then it was a psychologist when I was a teen for a little bit of advice but now I feel I should be old enough to understand not only what is wrong with me but more important to find the way to overcome and get out of whatever negative feeling is in my mind. However I feel that I am fighting almost every day of my life trying to feel myself better but I don't think this is the right way to live. In true honest I almost gave up and I keep getting by every day feeling like I feel almost every day. Sometimes I feel that nobody knows or really care how I feel, which is why I don't talk about it, Perhaps I even feel embarrassed to say it. I consider myself very playful, friendly and live healthy and I decided that I would overcome this feeling without any medication. ANyways I guess the story is long and thought to take it off my chest as I found myself very familiar with what this young man was saying....thanks for reading t his...I suppose every single one of us eventuially go through depression

[@veerpaldhillon4436]

I felt depressed from last 2-3 months😢😢From last 1 month I hadn't go to schl😢 coz school makes me cry😢

[@AdarshSKumar-xp7px]

I feel the same

[@pennytrui1149]

Same

[@arhumzia4087]

Well I've been in depression for 4 years and still go to school cause my parents force me to.

[@veerpaldhillon4436]

@@arhumzia4087 yeah it's all about our parents ... If they never force us to go school we r now enjoying our lyf in our own way😒😒😒😥

[@Nope-kq4tw]

@@veerpaldhillon4436 where you at now though?

[@AsterOoi]

Anyone else a college freshman here?

[@fakechloe207]

I am here

[@edreesfeda9266]

Only 43k views? Wow.

[@rehansajid3165]

Mom I'm depressed and suicidal Mom:it's that damn phone

[@shelovesdakid4133]

@Heartslove 3 pls i need your help brother in Christ, help for salvation

[@waleedbajwa6269]

I understand cuz I have MDD as well and I broke my arm on purpose

[@JohnSmith-ff1yo]

What do i do if i cant take breaks because i feel compelled to complete work. And when i do work i also feel stressed because i am impatient and want to complete everything because i already want to finish the entire school years and not quit because of regret about quitting after all this work. I also feel stuck that i have to get all mandatory credits or else i will not be allowed to get a job and wont receive a dimploma for a job to survive and enjoy life. Its not even about pressure from others its about whether i want to quit to do what i want or not. Quitting will give me regret that all this stress and work was for nothing. But not quitting might be worth it after all this stressful effort but i am afraid of future oncoming stress and pain as i progress further into education. (I still have 12th grade to finish) I cannot control my patience and stress very well. I am in need of advice. I thank ahead of time whoever recommends a solution.

[@molokoplus4544]

I'm in grade 12th too :( And I have anxiety about my future, I just want to die

[@michellegirau8136]

Getting my masters in therapy and I couldn't be more depressed.

[@tenacioustaylor8653]

im a freshman and i just got out of the psych ward for trying to kill myslef idk how forgive myself. college is so tense

[@tenacioustaylor8653]

my family doesn’t support me thats why i tried to do it i feel so lost and alone, im gonna get through this bc im strong but it hurts

[@thephilosopher5799]

Know you are your actions. You can be more successful than anybody expects you to be with effort. No one expected me to have friends and now I have best friends. No one expected me to speak out I did that. I suffer from depression and anxiety, I also have autism. I also even have suicidal tendencies but I know if I keep going everyday I will eventually make it to where I need to be. Even if it take 5 to 20 years.

[@128bitt6]

Same.

[@okorochiemeka4328]

... Please I av been battling with depression for a very long time now...and I can never get approximate help because of the environment I found myself...Must I get external help to help me get over it??...can I do it on my own??...

[@nablron]

Heyy u know what talk to the people who actually will listen to you and don't be hard on urself okay it's okay if u feel kinda down but all u need to know is u are important so talk to someone who'll listen tu or if not possible then take the help of the medical services available for your situation okay but don't feel bad about anything just keep going ✨

[@rachelfawn5291]

I was so inspired by this. this is such an important topic and i personally witness so so much stigma around mental health still and it's heartbreaking so i made a visual audiobook (kinda like an animation) on this topic and i really hope you guys could check it out @ thank you and i know this kind of self promotion is very annoying but i rly want to spread awareness :)))

[@rehansajid3165]

I'm in my 3rd year of middle school and I am already depressed and suicidal

[@boniswadladla2809]

Hi Rehan Have you received helped? I am a life Coach and would love to talk with... we can schedule a Zoom call

[@ivanlee2591]

My life is about to end.

[@cantedrds6281]

why so? Hold it buddy, I'm with you, no gonna let you down.

[@chief1redwolf909]

I will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on him 📖 Jesus said 👟❤️📖📖📖✝️💯🙂

[@eanschaan9392]

Meds and therapy saved me. If you need help, please seek it.

[@fakechloe207]

There is no therapy in my country. What should I do ? I'm suicidal

[@MR_3001]

Hema Doha It’s better to contact a suicide prevention number on your country, I’am sure this information is available on google. Anyways wish you the best of luck

[@Tabby-nw3bu]

"have i ever told you the tragic tale of hikikomori"

[@koog4108]

I’ve hated school for 10 years time to hate it for 4 more

[@DeniseTaeminXD]

thought it was Rich Chigga in the thumbnail

[@nikolageorgiev8338]

same

[@phoenix3158]

the title tho?

[@sharacasey4071]

Jennxpenn’s lesser known brother tedxpenn

[@lordjesuschristlovesyouunc3186]

Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

[@yippies3726]

Bruh I got diagnosed with Clinical depression I’m 13.

[@straightwhitemale4374]

Its alright to feel this way alot of people feel this way. I know you feel alone, but thats okay there are communities to help you live more.

[@kevo6776]

Will you be depressed for the rest of your life?

[@peepsbirbfloffie8735]

If a robber asked money or your life I will say I have neither I am barely alive school is making me want to die

[@realheckertrustmebro]

I m depressed.. I m in 8th Std.. I have feelings of revenge!!!

[@mM20129]

Thank god a pray five times , being with the one define is relaxing truly a human being is really in need to god

[@leechair6256]

Life is a disappointment and will always be disappointing. And the only way out is DEATH. Just waiting to get 16 to accomplish my goal Suicide

[@leechair6256]

Yeh

[@leechair6256]

Lol

[@leechair6256]

LOL yeh

[@leechair6256]

The happy ending

[@roselynnwood4657]

How are u now

[@nothing80400]

Promotion OF TWITTER WITH SOME JAVA

[@waleedbajwa6269]

I almost killed myself by jumping of my roof yesterday but my mom saved me