Mental health course - Confronting the Invisible | Olivia Larner | TEDxFurmanU

When you look at me what do you see? Join Olivia as she explains her journey of having chronic illnesses. Olivia contextualizes her experience through spoon theory. Join Olivia to find out how you should respond to someone who has a chronic illness. Olivia Larner is a junior at Furman University from Peachtree Corners, Georgia. On campus, she is a Neuroscience major and a member of the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. In her free time, she can also be frequently seen dancing. Outside of Furman’s campus, Olivia is very passionate about supporting people with developmental disabilities and/or invisible illnesses. She is currently a SC LEND trainee, which provides interdisciplinary training to improve the health of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families, and previously interned with the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta. As someone who suffers from chronic illnesses herself, she will be talking about her personal experiences and the “Spoon Theory.” Through this talk, she hopes to raise awareness and promote understanding. 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