Using curiosity as an approach for self-neglect | Dr David Orr | TEDxUniversityofSussexStudio

Having worked in Community Mental Health teams, David shares information on the diversity of human experiences, and how people react and cope with some extremely difficult circumstances.. Self-neglect manifests itself through several different aspects of one’s own life - through health, hygiene, or home surroundings. Though we may be susceptible to neglecting our needs every once in a while, when this persists for a period of time, it could lead to harmful effects and becomes an issue within social care. David explores where intervention or non-interference can be applicable to an individual. Through his talk, David hopes to change the narrative surrounding ‘quick-solutions’. Only once we are able to get beside a person, can we have a greater understanding of where self-neglect comes from. Pseudonyms have been used in the case studies mentioned in this talk to maintain anonymity. TW: This talk contains mentions of self-neglect and issues of mental health and social care. This talk was produced by TEDxUniversityofSussex under a TEDx Studio license. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx. Dr David Orr is the Head of Department of Social Work and a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Sussex. He is also the co-editor of the Palgrave Handbook of Sociocultural Perspectives on Global Mental Health (2017) and a member of the editorial board of Anthropology in Action. 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

[@Diverse_Interests]

Interest in a persons wellbeing, curiosity in their lives and choices and engaging with a person on a deeper level is not only kindness, it’s love. Adding an actual person who cares to people’s lives so they can be seen and heard can make such a huge difference. I like what you said about finding ways to engage with and help a person stuck with sympathy and respect first. That’s community building. Well done!

[@Tylerhatch444]

Same as jus self isolation n jus turns into neglect n social anxiety

[@farahcardenas2328]

The explanation ia just perfect and very touching. Thank you very much.

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Thanks for this video. It’s amazing.

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Thank you very much for sharing this video. Very insightful.

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That was important

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Very good ❤

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God is kind curiosity 😊