VIDEO: How to Become a Mental Health Advocate and Make Real Impact

What does it really mean to be a mental health advocate? In this video, Mike Veny—Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®, award-winning mental health speaker, and passionate advocate—breaks down how you can become a mental health advocate and actually make an impact that matters.

With years of experience rooted in his own lived journey, Mike shares the truth about advocacy—what it looks like, why it matters, and how YOU can step into this vital role no matter where you're starting from.

You'll learn:
✔️ What a mental health advocate really is
✔️ Why Mike became an advocate—and why it might be your calling, too
✔️ The 10 different types of mental health advocates, including self-advocates, educators, policy changers, influencers, and more
✔️ Real-life examples to inspire you
✔️ How to find your unique lane in the mental health advocacy movement
✔️ How to make your voice heard and drive real change

Whether you're advocating for yourself, for someone you love, or for entire communities, this video gives you clarity, direction, and motivation. Mike strips away the fluff and gets to the heart of what makes advocacy effective, sustainable, and personally fulfilling.

This is more than a how-to. It’s a wake-up call for those who want to help reduce stigma, raise awareness, and create a better world for those struggling with mental health.

If you’ve ever asked, “How do I become a mental health advocate?” — this is where you start.

🎯 Don’t just want to help. Learn how to actually do it—with heart, purpose, and strategy.

RESOURCES:
Mike Veny's newsletter: https://www.mikeveny.com
Toastmasters: https://toastmasters.org/

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Mike Veny

Mike Veny is a globally recognized mental health speaker and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® who has made it his mission to transform stigma into strength through rhythm and story. Known for his electrifying drumming keynotes and raw, real talk, Mike helps workers thrive and organizations create emotionally healthy cultures. His work bridges inclusive excellence, mental health, and professional development—and is known for producing measurable change. He has been booked by NAMI, Microsoft, Merck, and hundreds more. Mike is also the CEO of Lovely Refinement, a women's mental health and wellness brand, which owns the Training Refinery, a continuing education powerhouse. In all of his professional efforts, Mike is fiercely committed to empowering employees to discover emotional wellness and resilience so that they can accelerate personal and professional growth and avoid damaging burnout. He is also the host of a podcast called “Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders.”