How to practice emotional first aid | Guy Winch | TED

One hundred years ago, people began practicing personal hygiene and the life expectancy rate increased by more than 50 percent in just a decade. I believe that the quality of our lives can increase dramatically if we start practicing

emotional

hygiene. Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone was psychologically healthier? If there were less loneliness and less depression? If people knew how to overcome failure? If they felt better about themselves and more empowered? If they were happier and more fulfilled? I can, because this is the world I want to live in, this is the world my brother will live in.

And if you educate yourself and change some simple habits, this is the world we can all live in. Thank you so much. (Applause)