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“Mental Illness is an Asset” Says APB Speaker Mike Veny
Sought-after mental health speaker Mike Veny asserts that mental illnesses are not liabilities—rather, when you “choose to see mental illness as an asset, you open up a great opportunity to find happiness, more success, and serve the people in your l…
Mental Health Month, May 2018 - Reflections from Our Speakers
May marks the beginning of Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to fighting stigma, educating the public and offering support to those struggling with mental health issues. "If we develop coping mechanisms before the crisis hits—approaching our ment…
World Mental Health Day: Education, Awareness & Advocacy
World Mental Health Day is honored each year on October 10th with the goal of raising awareness of mental health issues around the globe. An opportunity for advocates and mental health experts to share their stories, experiences, research and more, t…
Celebrate World Mental Health Day With Advice From APB Speaker Mike Veny
On Oct. 10th, APB is honored to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health around the globe.
Expand the Dialogue and End the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health With These Six Speakers
The American Program Bureau’s wide array of speakers can help you and your audience at your upcoming mental health awareness event expand the dialogue surrounding mental health and help end the stigma.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Speakers for Your Next Event
If you haven't already begun, now is the time to start planning for your Mental Health Awareness Month event. Dedicated to fighting stigma, educating the public and offering support to those struggling, these sought-after speakers engage audiences wi…
APB’s Mike Veny Urges Audiences to Take Control of their Mental Health
Popular mental health speaker Mike Veny openly shares his personal experience dealing with psychological disorders and offers actionable advice on managing them. His life-long struggle with mental illness began as a child when he was hospitalized and…
APB’s Mike Veny Helping Fight Mental Health Stigma During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and with everything from the pandemic to the fight against racial injustice, many people are at the breaking point and experts say support is needed. APB speaker Mike Veny offers advice during this cruci…
APB’s Regina Benjamin Examines the Mental Health & Substance Use Crisis Caused by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected people physically, but also mentally. It has accelerated a mental health and substance use crisis in the United States. The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Behavioral Health Integration Task Force calls for the…
Activism & Mental Health with APB Speakers Dr. Nii Addy & David Hogg on "Addy Hour"
Do you want to know how to strike a balance between addressing larger societal issues and meeting your own mental health needs? APB speaker and mental health advocate Dr. Nii Addy gives you the answer in his podcast, Addy Hour, alongside APB speaker…