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Survivor’s guide to depression - how our emotions shape our identity | Lena Blos | TEDxRoyalHolloway

2,969 views · Published 5 January 2015 · 15:48 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. How can our emotions play a significant role in overcoming Depression. Lena talks us through her own experience and what she learnt from this.

Lena Blos was born and raised in rural Germany, where she diplayed an interest in literature, travel and culture from an early age on. She graduated from grammar school in 2010 and decided to cancel studying medicine and dedicate the following years to travelling around Southeast Asia to gain new perspectives on life. Successful completion of a TEFL course in May 2011, led to a two year stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand as an English Teacher for a private Thai school. She commeneced with studying Politics and International relations at Royal Holloway, University of London from September 2013. Since April 2014, she has been residing in London and has been pursuing multiple projects such as TV presenting and music internships.

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