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ReDefining ‘Fine’ - What it feels like to be ‘Normal | Kate Doran | TEDxDunLaoghaire

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Leaving Cert student at Rockford Manor Kate Doran is 17 years old and works part-time as a waitress in a local hotel. She enjoys running, cycling and is very passionate about music and loves to sing songs in every genre. In May 2017, Kate travelled to Zambia with 7 other students from her school to teach and get involved in a cultural exchange. They were accompanied by 3 of their teachers and 3 past pupils. It was an experience she will cherish forever and gave her a new perspective on life. She has chosen to speak on Teenage Mental Health and share invaluable insights in the hope her talk will help other young people and foster greater understanding and open up the conversation around the daily challenges many peeople today face and find difficult to talk about. Leaving Cert student at Rockford Manor Kate Doran is 17 years old and works part-time as a waitress in a local hotel. She enjoys running, cycling and is very passionate about music and loves to sing songs in every genre. In May 2017, Kate travelled to Zambia with 7 other students from her school to teach and get involved in a cultural exchange. They were accompanied by 3 of their teachers and 3 past pupils. It was an experience she will cherish forever and gave her a new perspective on life. She has chosen to speak on Teenage Mental Health and share invaluable insights in the hope her talk will help other young people and foster greater understanding and open up the conversation around the daily challenges many peeople today face and find difficult to talk about. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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