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A world famous comedienne, actor and script writer, ruby wax. Last year i read a mindfulness guide for the frazzled by ruby wax. In this hilarious 8 minutes talk, ms wax questions why only disease of the body garners sympathy but not for the brain. The first is something of a lecture, read from a folder behind a lectern. One project she didnt get to mention onstage at tedglobal. Taming the mind, whilst that being said, i am so glad i finally finished this book. To book ruby wax obe please contact your jla agent. About ruby wax ruby wax began her career at the royal shakespeare company and is a successful comedian, tv writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby wax has experienced episodes of depression for most of her life, but it wasnt until she finally checked into a clinic, that she realised how widespread mental health problems are.

Ruby wax in conversation with carrie fisher live talks. With this marvellous book, ruby wax has confirmed her position as one of the most readable, inspirational and engaging writers in the field of human mental health, happiness and fulfilment. Study 35 terms psy 442 final exam flashcards quizlet. James duncan davidsonted i didnt like my own talk i was being too desperate. I had seen her ted talk and knew that she was a comediennecomementalillnessadvocate and that she was affected by mental illness herself. It took us 4 billion years to evolve to where we are now. Actress and author ruby wax has a new solution, the art of noticing and understanding your own thoughts and feelings. Ruby wax is available for speaking events, award ceremonies and bespoke speeches. Despite growing up with toxic parents, she managed to study drama at the royal.

After performing in the royal shakespeare company for 6 years ruby had a successful 25 years working at the bbc in a variety of television programs written and performed by herself as well as script editing all series of absolutely fabulous, including the feature film. The show inspired her book sane new world, a look at why so many people felt it was all too much. Ruby wax argues that by better understanding better how our brains work, we can learn to rewire our thinking and find calm in a frenetic world. I came across this 8 minute ted talk whilst at a wellbeing talk. How to be human is the first book by ruby wax that i have read, and ill start by saying i will definitely be reading more. Ruby wax is a loud, funny woman who spent much of her comedy career battling depression in silence. In 20, ruby obtained a masters degree in mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy from the university of oxford to increase her understanding of the brain and the science behind mental. According to the ted talk by ruby wax, which of the following points does she not cover concerning depression. One in four people have some form of mental illness, and ruby wax wants to talk about it. I didnt know much about sane new world before i read it.

With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with. Weve evolved this far, but we dont need more fingers and toes, she tells me in the course of a. How to be human is a succinct, psychology 101 type book. Comedian ruby wax, however, has a different point of view. Engaging, refreshing, honest and funny, ruby waxs unique approach to life and leadership is truly inspiring, as is her ability to speak candidly about mental illness. Ruby wax in conversation with carrie fisher on vimeo. This winter, wax started up the black dog tribe, an online network for people with mental illness. I had no idea who she was fyi shes an actress best known for her role in absolutely fabulous but was attracted to the cover of the book and gave it a go. Actress ruby wax is known for her tv show, comedy career and books. Here are 5 ted talk that will change the way we view mental illness and suicide.

I call people that are mentally disturbed, you know, i say theyre crazy. Ruby wax is a sidesplittingly charismatic awards host, after dinner speaker, comedian, motivational speaker and mental health campaigner. Share ruby wax quotations about mothers, motivation and healthcare. From the very beginning you are pulled into a very relaxed and happy atmosphere and hear the conversations between ruby. Me at tedtalks, or a journey into brain candy huffpost uk. This is why public speaking platforms such as ted are ideal for spreading muchneeded messages about mental illness and suicide. Using her knowledge from her masters degree in mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy at. Now her work blends mental health advocacy and laughs. Comedian ruby wax uses her quirky personality to explain the stigma of mental. With dazzling energy and humor, wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness. Well im taking the book, which is about how the brain works and im turning it into a show, sane new world, because you can see a little bit of it. 19 april 1953 is an american actress, comedian, mental health campaigner, lecturer, and author who has resided in the united kingdom since the 1970s a classically trained actress, wax starred in the sitcom girls on top.

Love ted talks and enjoyed these especially ruby wax stop the stigma. The talk took place on november 11, 2014 at the aero theatre, santa monica. Carrie fisher we know so little about how our minds work, says. Ruby, the monk and the neuroscientist are todays magi. Ted talk thursday whats so funny about mental illness. This winter, wax started up the black dog tribe, an online. Why you should listen winston churchill called it the black dog a depression that. This is only the second show in a hefty tour with over 50 dates, and although billed as a ruby wax and friends performance, it has more of the feel of an entertaining book tour. Speaker ruby wax humour and mental health aspeakers. I have suffered with depression, anxiety and panic disorder since i was a young teenager and now i have a sleeping disorder and diagnosed with ptsd. There are certainly plenty of gags but wax has a serious message, raising awareness of mental health and working out how we deal with modern life and the stress that goes with it. How old is ruby wax, what is her new book how to be human. Ruby is a wellknown tv personality who achieved great success at the bbc.

Ruby wax is coming to reading to talk about her new book. Ruby wax shares her struggle with anxiety, depression and just generalised worry in sane new world. In april 2015 it was announced that ruby wax will be awarded an obe officer of the most excellent order of the british empire by her majesty queen elizabeth ii, for her services to mental health. Simon sinek on how great leaders inspire action 2010. Many ted talks accomplish this, but here are a few that send a clear message and call to action. It feels as if you are sat next to ruby chatting away, rather than reading a book. Ruby wax collection 3 books set how to be human, sane new world, a mindfulness guide for the frazzled by ruby wax, how to be human by ruby wax, et al. But then again it doesnt quite fit into the conventional comedy template. This talk was presented at an official ted conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page. Here are eight ted talks that can help you better understand someone with a mental illness.