Sometimes what hurts the most can’t be seen; but, sometimes what helps the most is easy to do.


This talk serves as an excellent introductory talk about mental health by detailing my lived
experience with depression.

Questions Answered:

  1. What was the cause of my mental illness?

  2. What have I learned about mental illness and mental health?

  3. What can we do to help ourselves and others?

Key Takeaways:

  1. Mental illness is typically caused by a combination of factors.

  2. Mental illness is never the choice or fault of the individual.

  3. Mental health is achievable, and connection is the foundation.