To Suffer Less, We Need Perfect Love

Explore the concept of perfect love as a remedy for suffering in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Shannon Snapp, Associate Professor in Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay. Delve into her research on reducing mental health and educational disparities, with a focus on creating social change and reducing inequality. Learn how Dr. Snapp applies an intersectional lens to study the lives of sexual and gender minority youth, aiming to conduct asset-based, justice-driven, and critically conscious research. Discover the connection between her teaching on love, relationships, and social justice, and her innovative course "How to Love: The Art and Science of Love and Intimacy." Gain insights into how supportive relationships and educational/health practices and policies can contribute to positive societal change and reduced suffering.