Saul Whelan age 16 is from County Offaly in Ireland and is a member of a youth program called Comhairle na nOg. Saul explores the management strategies he uses to cope with mental illness and anxiety He shares his struggle with mental health and how to be more of an asset than a liability to those like him who struggle with their mental health.


Saul Whelan attends Colaiste Iosagain, a secondary school in Offaly. He is a member of Comhairle na nOg, which is a child and youth council which gives young people the opportunity to be involved with local services and policies. He has talked on behalf of Comhairle na nOg at Co-Op 26 and climate summits. He plays soccer with Arlington AFC. He has been getting help for his anxiety and depression for two years. But, his mental health always seems to creep up on him. He will discuss his struggle with mental health and how to be more of an asset than a liability to those struggling with their mental health. 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