In a world where mental health is often overlooked and OCD is mocked and deeply misunderstood, Shaun Flores, a renowned mental health advocate, shares his personal journey of resilience and the transformative power of early intervention in managing OCD to save lives. From despair to determination, Shaun's story highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing mental illness at an early stage, ultimately empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Shaun Flores is an acclaimed speaker, mental health advocate, and catalyst for change, Shaun inspires countless individuals worldwide through the powerful narrative of transforming personal pain into purpose. Living with OCD & ADHD, Shaun navigates mental illness into a continuing mental wellness. Undiagnosed mental illness left Shaun, suicidal, hopeless, and depressed when a moment hit him “I am going to change the world” Since then his mission has remained the same. renowned for “OCD was the worst thing to happen to me and I will be the worst thing to ever happen to OCD.” and I will leave the world in a better place than I found 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