It's Not Just in Your Head: The Genetics of Mental Illness | Tamoha Saha | TEDxLosAltosHigh
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Moe Saha does away with the notion that mental illness is somehow not a legitimate illness in her talk. She uses her background in the genetic sciences to back up her argument, and make the case for potential new treatments.
Tamoha Saha is a student at Los Altos High School with unusual passions for both genetics and mental health. She has performed lots of personal research on the subjects.
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
Don't worry people. I'm going to find a cure for mental illness
Thank you, sir, bless your soul.
Any update sir?
@John Brown - LOL!
Can you speed it up!
I've been suffering Severely for 64 years now ......
Brava Moe Saha, you explained in simple terms the basis of epigenetics and mental illness. It is fascinating how there may be a predisposition for mental illness due to an individual's DNA. Thank you for taking the time to do your TEDx Talks presentation. Kepp up the good work.
Agree. Try reading about epigenetics and your brain coils. You can't use it.
It’s genetic. Mental illness can be genetic. But it’s also learned and taught. If someone is young and witnessed a murder they can develop PTSD while another child can go through the same thing and not. That could be many factors .
Mental illness is 50% genetic 40% out side effects.
That's a genetic predisposition.
@@rileybagnall2250 Indeed, which seperates on who really develops mental illness. For example, somone who is predisposed can have a small trauma and develop PTSD. On the other hand, someone with no genetic predisposition can undergo a big trauma and develop the same illness.
I believe that to be the case, although I do not believe in the theory that it is the result of a chemical imbalance that requires medication at least when it comes to illnesses such as we see with anxiety. I really tend to think it is a learned behavior, possibly the result of a traumatic childhood and I think these people who reach for a pill are doing themselves a terrible disservice for which they will never overcome.
As for the more major disorders, I really can't comment but it must have something to do with faulty wiring and maybe for these people medication has the benefits that outweigh the risks. When I hear about people taking major tranquilizers to deal with their anxiety, I think oh you poor soul, good luck with that.
I will agree with the confusion in the previous comments. I see very little structure in the talk. When discussing epigentetics she could of elaborated more on stress factors in epigenetic influences on mental health.
I believe that she did a great job considering she is a High School student.
Why are people taking flash pictures of a lighted projection?
This talk is too technical. topics were rushed through. Need more explanation
Try reading about the topic. The speaker simplifies it nicely.
why was she talking about cancer? How is that related to mental illness?
because is related to a genes functions like depression,didnt you listen?
@@meriamcristina4997 I was listening. Still trying to find someone with direct evidence that someone is born with a depression gene. Yes some genes can be detected for cancer but is there science and studies where they have located a depression gene? I'm very curious about the studies and research.
End of story!! Cast them out IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!!
What causes your computer to malfunction? Find that and you will understand everything
True.
Scammers
The up and down volume changes on this were infuriating.
It is genetic and social.
Does indulging in activities that gives u happiness hormones take u a lil away from depression? I really want to know if there is any healthy person who workouts daily and eats healthy gets depressed too.
When my daily schedule is messed up and i eat too much and dont do any form of body movement i get few symptoms of depression. Will it be worst if i keep living this lifestyle?
The presenter is sweet, book smart and likable. The information however is not accurate. Mental illness is not easily treatable and medication has proven to have WORSE outcomes than non-medicated patients in the LONG run. Anatomy of an epidemic is eye opening. Highly recommend it.
For severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar illness and schizophrenia, psychotherapy doesn't stop the psychosis and voices. Medication is a must.
@@sueblanchard6563 Thats funny because everyone Ive talked to say the pills DONT stop the voices.
Everyone has a different opinion on its hereditary WTF !
very true! I'm also confused.
It’s both hereditary environmental, and based on experience.Your epigenes that are from your parents and ancestors experiences and choices basically load the gun and make you more susceptible or not. Your own epigenes may be tuned on for mental illness which you will be more likely to develop but the thing about epigenes is that you can change then by the choices you make in your life such as therapy, good relationships, taking care of your health. If you make the change then your future children will likely not get that epigene
@@lanagievski1540 so depression pass from parents to children through epigenes?
@@jonbonjovi9625 yeah. So if I can change my epigenetic structure myself through my own therapy and choices with good structures and habits then my kids won't get that epigene? This makes no sense and seems more like a behavior pattern
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I’ve met a lot of people who say they depressed but then blame others for their problems and the holes they dug themselves in , heads up ur not depressed your in denial and no one needs to change except you, too those fighting real depression , just know that every days a blessing to become your best self , we can get through his people
So what is real depression then?
Thanks im cured now!!
so much bs....
What causes most diseases today? Smoking and bad genes. There you go! Im a fabulous researcher too, where is my doctor diploma?
Is she a high schooler? How come she has been given so much authority just cuz it fits certain agenda?
Did you investigate psychedelics and their potential to cure depression?
Joe Rogan?
You spoke a bit fast for me. I know you were nervous. Good job though.
She didn't speak fast for me and didn't seem nervous.
I’m I the only one that thought she didn’t have pants on at first?
Amateur hour… haxk
Bunk.
You're bunk.
Mental Illness is not hereditary, I was told by a psychiatrist myself. The odds just go up if it runs in the family but that does not mean it is hereditary. I agree with most of what she said however and I have to do research on epigentics
The odds just go up if it runs in the family because a lot of it is learned behaviour.
no, there have been cases of twins who are separated at birth and despite different living environments the likely hood of the other twin developing mental illness is significantly higher if the other twin does. It has been proven to be environmental factors interacting with genetic predisposition which together contribute to multifactoral causation.
Science doesn’t completely understand mental illness and how it happens (if so there would be better testing for an treatment of).
My maternal grandfather had depression, my paternal grandfather had depression, my dad had depression, my aunt has depression and I have depression. Seems pretty hereditary to me.
I had depression but lost it due to finding God, I believe people can lose their mental illness if they change their lifestyle ny being around better people and having better habits it’s how I did it. God helped show me the cause it’s your environment.
oh so this is how they change your eye colour
this is SO. BAD.
what was so bad? the factual evidence?
thats what i was thinking. a bit of a shoddy presentation. it feels like a class presentation.
This is the brain of a depressed person - that is the fattest generalisation I’ve heard iml
Very interesting topic and seems difficult to explain in simple terms, although I felt some topics were rushed I believe that's my ignorance. Overall well done.
I like how Google/UA-cam bumps this down because it is "critical" and "negative" comment.
Presenter is irritating