Trauma in Children: What You Can Do to Help | Uchenna Umeh

Trauma in Children: What You Can Do to Help | Uchenna Umeh | TEDxAlief

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3 жыл бұрын

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicide and sexual assault. Please consult a mental health professional and do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of trauma and depression. 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: storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t...
The WHO predicted that by the year 2020 there would be one suicide every 20 seconds. Did you know that? And that is not including the deaths ruled as an accident or the suicides not counted
Dr. Lulu takes us on a journey from her own traumatic childhood to present day children’s reality, as she paints a picture of the real reasons behind childhood suicide. In an emotional tell-all she also includes hope and instructions on how you can help her achieve her dream of a youth suicide-free world by the year 2025.
That’s around the corner, so you better hurry!
SPEAKER BIO:
A former Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force, Uchenna L. Umeh (Dr. Lulu aka The Momatrician) is a Nigerian-born board-certified pediatrician, global speaker on youth suicide prevention, 3-time bestselling author and mother of three. She is the CEO of Teen Alive, and Dr. Lulu’s Youth Health Center, both dedicated to at-risk youth and youth suicide prevention.
She started speaking publicly in 2018 following suicides of colleagues, and a patient. Herself, a survivor of childhood and adult trauma, she has also struggled with suicidal ideations. She is a regular on various media outlets, she is a freelance-writer, has a podcast called Suicide Pages with Dr. Lulu, and blogs at Words by Black Butterfly.
Her work has been recognized by the “Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission” of Nigeria, and the Texas State House of Representatives. She has been featured in The Washington Post and Parents magazine and interviewed by The History Channel and is currently working on a documentary series on suicides in the minority community particularly children.
A former Lieutenant Colonel and commander in the US Air Force, Uchenna L. Umeh, MD is a mom, pediatrician, global speaker on youth suicide, bestselling author, and youth suicide activist. She is Nigerian-born, and the CEO of Teen Alive, and Dr. Lulu’s Youth Health Center, both dedicated to serving high-risk teens and suicide prevention.
No stranger to suicidal ideations herself, she started speaking publicly about suicide prevention in 2018 after losing colleagues and a patient to suicide.
Her mission is to end youth suicide globally through her work with at-risk youth, parents, and communities.
She is a regular on media outlets, freelance-writer, podcaster (Suicide Pages with Dr. Lulu), blogger (Words by Black Butterfly) and parent coach.
She has been recognized by the Texas Medical Association, Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), “Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission”, and the Texas State House of Representatives. 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

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@psychshell4644 Жыл бұрын

This pediatrician just cemented what specialty in Forensic Psychology I want to pursue. What an amazing woman and TEDTalk.

@Aasha383 10 ай бұрын

Take her words and pursue your own articulation, we need more ppl like u

@TheStigmawarriors Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I came here to watch this because I'm trying to help two traumatized children in my life who have come under my wings. Thank you for your wisdom. I appreciate you.

@20respect10 3 жыл бұрын

This was extremely moving...extremely deep...extremely thought provoking.

@moms4transkids 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@khaulahfauzolazim7534 Жыл бұрын

I was emotional abused from my family and it was horrible i had effect for example i was doing a mental test but i was late bc i had language problem my teacher yelled at me to hurry up and i was scared cause she was mad bc the memory i had with my parents remind of them it was so terrifiying to remember that

@lanacrystal8147 2 ай бұрын

The opening of this was very shocking. 😮😢

@franciscaubanyionwu7542 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing presentation my dear sister. May God almighty continue to grant you wisdom in order to continue saving lives!

@moms4transkids 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kasekeenan3165 2 жыл бұрын

I realize I'm kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good website to stream new tv shows online ?

@lanalou2749 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Umeh, you are a strong and very compassionate human being.... May all your work be blessed to save lives, enrich humanity and add to what is good and great!

@cloaked.mystic Жыл бұрын

🙌yes, beautiful ❤️ as a recovered suicidal youth this is very true! Bless you for this awareness, it's so powerful

@elaibesummers906 3 ай бұрын

This was so emotional and moving. Thank you for such a great video Uchenna. I know someone close to me who has been suffering depression for many years. However, they refuse to get help. I know a mother whose only son took his own life at the age of 25, two years ago. You have given us great information. May your work continue to help and heal❤💜🙏🏾

@la381 11 ай бұрын

The common sense she speaks of is what professional therapists and psychologists don't have, but should. Common sense and awareness of child's emotional and mental safety needs should be the most important qualifying factor in anyone who enters a master's degree program in mental health. But, it's not. Anyone who doesn't have a criminal record can become a licensed therapist which is a suspicious act in itself. Schools want to make money. Profit should never come before a patient's emotional and mental well-being.

@sergeant_senna 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have stumbled across this video a while ago, but I have now revisited it again to soak up more of this gem.

@dr.pallavigowda8933 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing presentation on such an important topic. Thank you.

@moms4transkids 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@angelbaney 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so open and vulnerable about your life. You're teachings are so important for the World to listen to. Thank you for all your work.

@moms4transkids 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bradlii 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing passion and truth to the world… you are so beautiful and encouraging.🙏🏼

@resonsindiyo3223 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping it real, vulnerable and relatable. Learning, Growing, Becoming!

@Just1Independent1 2 жыл бұрын

Great message! So touching and moving!

@wilsacharlesmalveaux1052 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing and being both vulnerable and informative. A powerful talk! May lives be saved as a result of you sharing your knowledge.

@moms4transkids 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@volunteernebraska6025 2 жыл бұрын

Powerful presentation!

@jazminsocialworker 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Will consider what you’ve raised. Thank you

@carolinea1235 2 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from this video. Thank you!

@rafiuariganjoye2940 3 жыл бұрын

Great speech Uchena!

@TheWomenempowered 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Powerful message

@nicoletaylor5547 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Aunty for your words wisdom and knowledge my heart is with the youth and related so much even though I don’t have children. God Bless and continue with your amazing work ❤