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My Favorite TED Talks on Mental Health

The Highs and Lows of Life – Hakeem Rahim

My good friend Hakeem Rahim shares his deeply personal story about mental illness. What makes Hakeem a unique presenter is how powerful and poetic he is. Most importantly, he paints a great picture of what it feels like to have a manic episode and live with bipolar disorder.

How to Get Stuff Done When You Are Depressed

Jessica Gimeno is my hero! If you don’t read her blog, you should. Some may describe her as a speaker, advocate, blogger or media personality, but she is so much more than that. She transforms lives. The opening line to her presentation is, “Depression takes practice”. I couldn’t agree more.

November 12, 2023
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Mike Veny

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.”