Being bipolar is my strength

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk shares Nadia van der Slaus's personal journey with bipolar disorder, her struggles with stigma in the workplace, and the importance of inclusivity for people with invisible disabilities. It highlights how openness, understanding, and simple acts like a smile can foster connection and change.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:04:56

Questions

1. What mental health condition was the speaker diagnosed with?

Bipolar type 1 disorder Major depressive disorder PTSD Schizophrenia

2. Where did the speaker experience her first manic episode while interning as a law student?

New York, USA London, UK Amsterdam, Netherlands Melbourne, Australia

3. What simple act does the speaker emphasize as the start of creating openness and connection?

Making a phone call Writing a letter Giving a smile Sharing a handshake

4. According to the speaker, what are the two main causes of employment challenges for people with disabilities?

Organizational unawareness and self-stigma Economic inflation and lack of skills Government policies and family pressure Limited education and poor networking

5. Which article of the UN Disability Convention does the speaker highlight regarding equal rights to work?

Article 15 Article 27 Article 10 Article 21

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