In this talk New Zealand mental fitness researcher Jonathan Nabbs shares observations and lessons from his 3-year long study on mental fitness and wellness tools within his home country - where incidences of depression and suicide in young people have been among the highest in the OECD in recent years. Drawing on insights from 20 young New Zealanders - which are detailed in the book Nabbs co-produced with Olympic athlete Eve Macfarlane - the talk explores various approaches being used to help build and maintain wellness after experiences with depression, and offers a hopeful outlook for the future Jonathan is a 29-year old trail runner, wellness researcher and life enthusiast from Kaipaki, New Zealand. He’s motivated by growth and learning, seeing the world and helping people let their lights shine brighter. His favourite thing to do is to explore new trails in New Zealand's awesome national parks. Jonathan believes that there's a positive way we can talk about mental health - a way that makes us feel energised, liberated, and uplifted. And New Zealand is the best place in the world to learn about it! 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