In his talk, Dr. Zirak Marker dives into the alarming rise of mental health challenges among youth, highlighting factors like stress, impulsivity, and social pressures. He outlines practical steps to restore balance, such as fostering self-love, resilience, and mindfulness while combating the negative impact of social media and unhealthy competition. Dr. Zirak Marker is a renowned child, adolescent and family psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 22 years of clinical experience in educational psychology. He is currently the medical director of The Aditya Birla Integrated School and advisor and senior psychiatrist with Mpower, a holistic centre for mental health concerns. He has conceptualised ‘Minds Matter’ - a holistic mental health curriculum for schools, from grades 1-12 and has authored two books: Parenting in the Age of Anxiety and Conversations That Matter. He has been named one of the ‘Top 7 Psychiatrists in Mumbai’ by India Today Health and Outlook Health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
