Mental Health Speakers

Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers 

A mental health speaker is someone who has knowledge pertaining to mental health and mental health issues. They also have knowledge about why people feel the way they do, the importance of mental health, and more. In modern society, people are becoming more aware of their mental health, and how that affects their everyday life. It's becoming increasingly common for people to find it difficult for themselves to deal with anxiety, depression, and more. 

The stress filled lifestyle that people find themselves living in contributes in no small part to negative mental health. The good news is that there are several things that people can do. Making decisions about your care is up to you. And if you can offer help for those about whom you care, it’s social care in the best form. 

Who Can Benefit From Mental Health Speakers? 

People and businesses alike can benefit from mental health and wellbeing speakers. For a business, taking care of the mental health of employees is of great importance. If the mental health of the employees starts to suffer, then this can affect their performance at work. 

Businesses can book workplace mental health speakers to make their employees more aware about issues related to mental health. Employees can learn all about how work, stress and other factors can affect their mental health. On top of this, they will be almost providing social services for their team members. 

More importantly, if they attend meetings, they can also learn how to take care of themselves, to promote positive mental health. They'll be equipped with the resources that they need to care for their mental health. This can then help them to perform even better at work. 

Individuals too can benefit from attending a talk from stress management speakers. They'll learn how to manage stress in their daily lives, such that their mental health isn't adversely affected. Talks from mental health awareness speakers can help people learn more about their mental health and how to improve their mental health. Through mental health advocates UK, people can learn why it's important to take care of their mental health. 

What Can Mental Health Keynote Speakers Bring To Your Event? 

If you're organising an event, whether for a business, for people interested in mental health, or more, consider booking a mental health speaker. Mental health speakers come from a wide variety of disciplines, each making use of their knowledge to help people lead better lives. At Speaker Agency, some of the mental health speakers you could hire are:

1. Alexandra Adams 

Alexandra is the first deaf and blind person within the UK, who is in training to become a doctor. In her life, she has had to experience misjudgements, setbacks, discrimination, and other problems, both in her personal and professional life. Earlier in her life, Alexandra documented her experiences through a blog. She also attended small scale talks at the time. 

She later went on to give educational talks, and even gave a TED talk in 2019. Her work is like the advocacy service this cause needs. In early 2020, she even appeared in Wembley Stadium, in front of 16,000 people.

Through all the difficulties in her life, Alexandra has remained positive and optimistic. Through her, the audience can learn all about persevering, chasing their dreams, and not letting setbacks get in the way. 

2. Ben Lindsey Obe 

Ben founded the Power Of The Fight in 2019, a charity that helps young people who are facing violence. There are many types of advocacy for a cause and Ben’s charity helps provide solutions that are sustainable and can help over the long run. His charity also acts as a link between the policy makers and the community. In 2022, he won the Rising Leader Award of Charity Times. 

Ben Lindsay OBE has experience when it comes to presenting, and has spent more than twenty years training and helping young people. He is known for helping high risk young people who are associated with gangs, or dealing with youth violence. Currently, Ben is a part of the Violence Reduction Unit reference group, under the Mayor of Lonfon Sadiq Kahn. He is also on the Youth Violence Commission. 

He is also an author, having written the bestselling 'We Need To Talk About Race - Understanding The Black Experience In White Majority Churches'. He was awarded with an OBE in the first New Year's Honours List of King Charles. His award winning work has been recognised by the local council as well. The OBE was for his services to the communities that live in South East London. 

3. Dr Megan Rossi 

Megan Rossi is an expert when it comes to gut health. She understands the link between gut health and happiness, and uses this information to help people improve their lives. If you want to find an advocate for gut health, Megan is the ticket. A Research Fellow at King's College London, she has written over fifty research papers in international journals. 

In 2017, she founded The Gut Health Doctor to tackle misinformation about gut health and also share useful information about the topic. She has also created a food brand focused on gut health, called Bio & Me. In 2019, she started The Gut Health Clinic, based in London, which allowed virtual appointments. She uses this clinic to serve people across the world. 

4. Jess Meredith 

Jess Meredith is the CEO of Differing Minds. She has ADHD, and is also a mother to children who are neurodiverse. She strives to create environments that are inclusive for people with neurological divergences.

Jess uses her experiences, as well as her skills in storytelling, to deliver talks that are powerful and affirming. She has spoken on panels for The Adecco Group, Accenture, Capgemini, and more. 

She has also created a social enterprise, 'Differing Minds', which supports organizations to become more neuro-inclusive. Jess Meredith delivers talks, training, coaching, consulting services and also speech training, for people and businesses who want to be more neuro-inclusive. 

5. Matt Stellingwerf 

Matt Stellingwerf is most well known as a comedian, although he is also a trained criminologist. He has spoken on a diverse range of topics, such as love, life, and even politics. Originally from New Zealand, he has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards. At present, he is based in the UK and performs across the nation at comedy venues. 

In both 2015 and 2016, Matt found himself nominated for the Billy T Award. He can regularly be found performing at placed like Frog & Bucket, The Comedy Store, The Boat Show, and several other places. He has also hosted private and corporate events across the world. 

How Can You Book Mental Health Speakers? 

At Speaker Agency, you can book all the mental health speakers mentioned in this guide, and many many more. Simply email us at 'info@speakeragency.co.uk' with your query, and we will be glad to assist you. Alternatively, you can also talk to us by calling us at + 44 (0) 20 3393 1601. 

Another way to book our speakers is by going to the dedicated page for the speaker you want to book, and clicking on 'book now'. You can also connect with us on social media by following us at @speakeragencyuk. Be up to date on the latest information regarding our speakers and how to connect with them.