What if I Don’t Want to Recover? | Alexa Kitay | TEDxUniversityofDelaware скачать в хорошем качестве

What if I Don’t Want to Recover? | Alexa Kitay | TEDxUniversityofDelaware

Recovery is often portrayed as something we should all want, once we’re “ready,” but what does it mean when we’re not? Drawing on her own journey in eating disorder recovery, Alexa Kitay explores why acknowledging ambivalence is the honest first step towards healing. Alexa Kitay is a junior in the Honors College at the University of Delaware, majoring in psychology with a minor in human development. She is a dedicated student, a proud member of the University’s equestrian team and a passionate advocate for mental health. Her advocacy journey began in high school, where she delivered her first TEDx Talk on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as a sophomore and founded U Matter, a mental health awareness club, as a senior. Since then, she has continued using her voice to inspire change—most recently speaking at a 2025 fundraiser for the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. Alexa also shares her story and resources on social media, building a platform dedicated to advocacy, awareness and recovery. 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