Supporting Mental Wellness | Chiemeka Onyeze-Joe | TEDxKU Leuven

A TEDxKU Leuven talk by public health researcher Chiemeka Onyeze-Joe looks at the biochemistry behind mental wellbeing. The talk covers how food, sleep, exercise, hormones and human connection relate to how people feel day to day. It argues that small daily habits matter and that looking beyond surface-level explanations is important for mental health. The speaker's views are personal, and the TED note advises that the talk is not a substitute for professional mental health advice.

• Biochemistry and everyday habits that influence mental wellbeing
• Role of food, sleep, exercise, hormones and human connection
• Why deeper understanding of mental health matters
• Presented as a personal view, not medical advice

NOTE FROM TED: While some may find this talk helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this as a substitute for mental health advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of diet, lifestyle, and mental health which remains an ongoing field of study. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Chiemeka Onyeze-Joe explores the biochemistry behind our mental wellbeing. From food, sleep, and exercise to hormones and human connection, she shows how small daily habits shape how we feel, and why looking deeper than the surface matters for mental health. Chiemeka Onyeze-Joe, MPH, PhD, is a public health researcher and assistant professor at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), where she coordinates the Qualitative Methods course. Her research includes fieldwork on maternal health policy in Nigeria and Belgium. She also works at the Embassy of Nigeria in Brussels as a diplomatic liaison, writes for The Diplomatic Space, and speaks about mental health in diaspora communities. 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