Mental Health & Wellness
Our Mental Health & Wellness Speakers offer hope and optimism as they facilitate open discussion around suicide awareness, self-injury and the challenges and opportunities that are part of the human experience.
Molly Barker
This social entrepreneur and youth development leader empowers you to step outside your comfort zone, explore new ways to view the world, and make meaningful contributions to society and community.
- Youth Development;
- Role Model;
- Nonprofit;
- Overcoming Adversity;
- Self-discovery
Beverly Gooden
With a hashtag, she started a movement—now this victim’s rights advocate shares her personal story of survival, and outlines what you can do to help victims of domestic abuse.
- Domestic Violence;
- Twitter;
- Social Issues;
- Advocate;
- Survivor
Andrea Petersen
The Wall Street Journal contributor and On Edge author draws on her personal experience living and thriving with anxiety to bring hope, knowledge, and empowerment to those who also struggle.
- Author;
- Mental Health;
- Journalist;
- psychology;
- Anxiety
Jeannette Walls
As depicted in her best-selling The Glass Castle, Jeannette captivates audiences through her resilient journey in pursuit of authenticity.
- The Glass Castle;
- Homelessness;
- Author;
- Poverty;
- Film
Sohaila Abdulali
Sohaila Abdulali is an author, advocate, and journalist who is changing the way that we talk about sexual assault.
- Activist;
- Advocate;
- Survivor
Tarana Burke
Founder of the ‘me too.’ Movement and advocate for survivors of sexual violence
- Survivor;
- Advocate;
- Domestic Violence;
- Social Issues;
Susan Burton
The founder of A New Way of Life will change your perspective on mass incarceration and criminal justice reform as she shares her astonishing story of breaking the cycle and personal transformation.
- Mass Incarceration;
- Overcoming Adversity;
- Activist;
- Social Issues
Susannah Cahalan
Acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Brain On Fire: My Month of Madness
- Author;
- Survivor;
- Mental Illness;
- Science;
- Mental Health
Jessie Graff
A modern-day Wonder Woman, Jessie breaks stereotypes as she continues to break records.
- Athlete;
- American Ninja Warrior;
- Stunt Person
Demetrius Harmon
Comedian whose humorous viral videos go beyond humor, taking an honest look at the challenges of growing up and speaking honestly about depression and mental health issues.
- Mental Health;
- Vine Star;
- Wellness
Kevin Hines
The mental wellness advocate and suicide survivor shares his uplifting story of survival in the hopes of saving the lives of others, reminding audiences that they are not alone.
- Suicide Awareness;
- Mental Health;
- filmmaker;
- Author
- Personal Motivation;
- Athlete;
- Author;
- Leadership