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Mariana Ferrão talks about how she suffered from depression as a teenager and soon after her first pregnancy, and reveals how she managed to reverse the situation with the help of medication, therapy, and meditation. A journalist with a degree from PUC-SP, she is passionate about people. She worked at Rádio Bandeirantes and Canal 21, standing out as the editor of Weather, revolutionizing the way meteorology is discussed in Brazil. She was the anchor of Jornal da Band with Ricardo Boechat and Joelmir Beting. At Globo, she worked as a reporter for Jornal Nacional, Jornal da Globo, Bom Dia Brasil, and Fantástico. For 7 years, she has hosted Bem Estar, with Fernando Rocha, discussing health and quality of life. She created Saúde de Corpo e Alma, on Rádio Globo, to reflect on how gratitude, compassion, altruism, and meditation can make a difference in 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