Mental illness is as prevalent in the U.S. as elsewhere on the globe. Currently, more than 68 million Americans have experienced a substance abuse or psychiatric disorder in 2016. The total number of people is more than 20 percent of the entire population. In spite of...

In 2016, I had the honor of visiting the UK for the first time. During my trip, I learned a lot about the efforts that people are making to address the subject. Also in 2016, the Duke and the Dutchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate), along with Prince Harry,...

In Black culture, more often than not, men are not encouraged nor given a chance to be open with how they feel and be in touch with their feelings. The cultural pressure to be a ‘strong Black man’ can be psychologically and physically taxing. Men may feel that seeking...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental health conditions that you can live with. Approximately seven percent of the population in the United States of America lives with depression. In my opinion, the...

“I don’t think people realize the power one person can have to change a situation or impact someone’s life.” – Lizzie Valasquez When I think about how to prevent suicide, one of the keys is to get into the habit of sharing selfless stories. Share those stories...

The following article was created from my podcast, The Mike Veny Show. This is from episode 2, How to Become a Professional Motivational Speaker for Youth Events. I invite you to listen to this episode on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud, or below. It’s...