In his transformative TEDxVailYouth Talk, Original Member of O.A.R. and "What Could Be Bad" podcast host Benj Gershman revolutionizes how we approach mental health by revealing why developing psychological resilience today is as essential as buckling your seatbelt before a crash. Drawing from his multi-decade journey as a performing musician and mental wellness advocate, Gershman shares accessible, preventative tools that can safeguard your mind against life's inevitable emotional collisions before they happen. With the compelling urgency of someone who's navigated both the highs and lows of public performance, he offers a roadmap for building the mental fitness that will protect you when—not if—challenging moments arrive, potentially saving your life just like the seatbelts we now take for granted. Benj is a multi-decade performing musician (Original Member of O.A.R.), podcast host (What Could Be Bad), and activist dedicated to promoting healthier living through mental well-being, resilience, and creativity. His talk focuses on preventative tools and actions we can all access that will set us up for any potentially challenging mental health issues we may face. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.