In her TEDxFaurotPark Talk, Tricia proposes an amendment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that affirms the right to personal agency in end-of-life decisions. She invites audiences to consider how honoring compassion, psychological integrity, and the freedom to choose can redefine what it means to live, and die, with dignity.
Tricia Fox is a 5th year clinical psychology doctoral candidate whose work explores the intersection of autonomy, dignity, and mental health. After a 25-year career as an Art Director and creative leader, she redirected her focus toward understanding the psychology of choice and the human right to self-determination. Her experiences working with trauma survivors and marginalized communities have shaped her belief that psychological well-being depends on the freedom to define one’s own narrative across the lifespan, including at the end of life.
Drawing from her years living in New Zealand and working within diverse cultures, Tricia’s perspective combines humanistic philosophy with evidence-based psychological insight. As a clinician, artist, and advocate, she approaches complex ethical issues with empathy, intellectual depth, and respect for individual autonomy.
