Many of us either cope with mental illness or know someone who does. But we still have a hard time talking about it. On this week's show, TED speakers explore ways to push past -- and even erase -- the stigma.

Comedian Jordan Raskopolous  wanted to push past the stigma of mental health and talk about her anxiety disorder publicly. She says she, like everyone else, just needed the right audience.

 

Last year, about one in five were affected by a mental illness. Thomas Insel  says we know how to give the right kind of care, but we're not doing it. He argues the first step is to talk about it.

 

In Zimbabwe, like many countries, there are few options for mental health care. So psychiatrist Dixon Chibanda came up with an unexpected solution: therapy from trained grandmothers, on park benches.

Researcher Olivia Remes  says different levels of anxiety exist for everyone, but there are things we can do to help mitigate it. She explains simple anxiety coping strategies to practice daily.

 

As a child, Sangu Delle  learned "real men" don't struggle with emotions. But when he later experienced anxiety and depression, he realized seeking help was actually a sign of strength-not weakness.