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Mike Veny is the author of 10 books

“I found this book very hard to put down. It opened my eyes to what life is like living with depression. Mike writes with passion and does not hold back.”
Amazon Review

“I read this book in almost one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. It has changed the trajectory of my life and soon for those in my sphere of influence. Let’s help change the world through communication to remove the stigma surrounding mental challenges.”
Amazon Review

“Veny provides a wealth of empowering resources, guiding educators back from the brink of burnout and examining a host of relevant topics.”
Kirkus Reviews

Transforming Stigma™: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero" book cover by Mike Veny. The background transitions from bright yellow at the top to vibrant green at the bottom. A black superhero mask with eye cutouts spans the center of the design. Above the mask, black text highlights that Mike Veny is a "2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner" and was "recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry." The book title, "Transforming Stigma™," is displayed in bold black uppercase letters, while the subtitle, "How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero," is in white, with "Mental Wellness Superhero" emphasized in bold uppercase text.

Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero

Are you or a loved one struggling with mental health challenges? Do you feel like you are silently suffering in silence due to shame about your situation? Are you at a loss trying to figure out what to do or how to get help? Do you feel like this is getting in the way of your happiness and success?

This is not a superhero fantasy in a comic book—this is a non-fiction tale of how we can overcome one of the most significant challenges we face: the stigma surrounding mental health. Transforming Stigma™ is an investment in yourself. It provides the framework for a solution that you can apply to yourself, your loved ones, and your community. It is an aggressive plan that any person whose life has been touched by mental health challenges will benefit.

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Transforming Stigma Workbook: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero

This workbook allows you to go further into your journey of overcoming the Stigma Cycle. While it can be used alone, it’s best when paired with Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. Perfect to use in both group settings or individually, this workbook walks you through real-life scenarios and questions to help you gain a deeper understanding of how the stigma works and ways that you can transform it in your own life as well as help others.

After using the Transforming Stigma Workbook, you will:

  • Understand The Stigma Cycle™
  • Learn how to replace shame through self-care
  • Learn how to use conversation to transform silence
  • Learn to transform sabotage, social injustice, self-destructive behavior, and suicide through connecting with others
  • Learn innovative ideas for suicide prevention and mental health recovery
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Transforming Stigma Workbook: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero" cover by Mike Veny. The background transitions from a teal shade at the top to a slightly darker turquoise at the bottom. A black superhero mask with eye cutouts spans the center. Above the mask, black text states that Mike Veny is a "2017 PM360 ELITE Award Winner" and was "recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry." The title "Transforming Stigma" is in bold black uppercase letters, with "Workbook" written underneath in a smaller, elegant font. The subtitle, "How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero," is in white, with "Mental Wellness Superhero" emphasized in bold uppercase text.
Fill Your Cup: The Exhausted Educator’s Guide to Emotional Wellness" book cover. The background features a chalkboard with the title written in large, white, handwritten-style font. Below the title, a wooden desk holds a red apple, a white mug with "Best Teacher Ever" and an apple illustration, a stack of books, and a cup filled with colorful pencils and pens. The author's name, "Mike Veny," is displayed at the bottom in bold white text with a silhouette of a person in the "I" of "Mike."

Fill Your Cup: The Exhausted Educator’s Guide to Emotional Wellness

Credits:
    • 0.3 IACET CEUs (3 Contact Hours)
    • 3 Texas CPE Hours
    • 0.3 Georgia PLUs
    • 3 Michigan SCECHs
    • 3 South Dakota hours
    • 0.4 MSDE Credits

Fill Your Cup: The Exhausted Educator’s Guide To Emotional Wellness by Mike Veny is a reflective journal and informative guidebook, formatted to carry educators step-by-step as they learn how to support their own and their students’ emotional well-being in the face of an evolving high-stress school environment.

According to a survey, 75% of the teachers questioned reported experiencing job-related stress, compared to 40% of adults working in other fields. The techniques discussed in this course will help educators avoid burnout, manage stress, and re-evaluate their “why” and professional and emotional needs to succeed in their field.

This course will motivate educators and help them rekindle their passion for teaching. Equipped with the right tools, they will be able to help students, not just educationally but mentally. Through a variety of self-reflection exercises with actionable solutions, readers are introduced to techniques such as the “Covey Time Management Matrix” and “Worry Time.”

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Connectivity & Conversations: A Workplace Mental Health Course

Credits:
    • 0.1 IACET CEU (1 contact hour)
    • 1 SHRM PDC
    • 1 HRCI Credit
    • 1 ATD CI Credit

Mental health is an issue in every workplace. Burnout and mental health challenges lead to high turnover rates, lower productivity, and increased healthcare costs.

According to Mental Health America’s (MHA) Mind the Workplace 2021 Report, 95% of employees believe their employer needs to do more for employees with mental health challenges. The comprehensive workbook Connectivity & Conversations guides human resource professionals and managers in feeling prepared and confident when facing employees who may be experiencing a mental health concern.

From the author of Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero, Connectivity & Conversations is a valuable resource that drives progress in teaching leaders how to support the mental health of their employees.

Connectivity & Connections will help you elevate your corporate culture and empower your employees while decreasing turnover, increasing productivity, and decreasing rising healthcare costs.

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Connectivity & Conversations: A Workplace Mental Health Course" cover. The background is teal with subtle icons representing communication and connection. The title is in bold white letters at the top. Below, a dark silhouette of a human head is depicted with people interacting around it—one person climbing a ladder to place flowers inside, another holding a flower, and others engaging in conversation. The course details, including "60 Minutes: 0.1 IACET CEUs, 1 SHRM PDCs, 1 HRCI Credit," are written in white text on a dark green banner. At the bottom, "Mike Veny" is displayed in bold white letters, with a silhouette of a person integrated into the "I" of "Mike.