12 Sep 2024

Explore Men’s Mental Health Speakers at ICMI

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Shine a much-needed light on the unique struggles men face. What better way to do that than by consulting experts with professional or personal experience dealing with mental health issues. Here at ICMI, we have a range of speakers who specialise in encouraging more discussion around men’s mental health and how we can better support all the great guys in our lives. With International Men’s Day just around the corner on November 19th, now is a perfect time to consider a men’s mental health speaker.

 

 

Gus Worland

Australian TV and radio host Gus Worland is passionate about helping men improve their mental fitness, having lost a close friend to suicide after the success of his ABC series Man Up. He founded Gotcha4Life, which champions the power of connection and resilience building for the challenges life throws at us. 

 

 

Wayne Schwass

Footy legend Wayne Schwass is a passionate mental health advocate, specialising in powerful, honest keynotes that aim to eliminate the stigma around men’s mental health. Following his AFL career, he has become a highly respected broadcaster where he advocates for men’s mental health awareness.

 

 

Craig Hollywood

Trailblazing motivational speaker and entrepreneur Craig Hollywood is dedicated to sparking change through the power of empathy and conversation. He founded Short Back and Sidewalks in a Perth car park in 2015, aiming to make a social impact by offering free haircuts and heartfelt conversations to vulnerable Australians.

 

 

Anthony Hart 

Suicide survivor Anthony Hart tells his story with a no nonsense, inspirational approach that stays with audiences. He takes you behind closed doors to the journey to and from suicide, how he turned his life around to help others save theirs, and how you can to. His candid approach to mental health includes what signs to look for and what practical, no-nonsense tools can help men manage mental health issues.

 

 

Craig Hamilton 

After suffering a psychotic episode in public, respected sports broadcaster Craig Hamilton was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder. Rising up out of the traumatic experience, it encouraged him to speak up and challenge the stigma around mental health issues facing men while sharing his lived experience.

 

 

Dean Yates 

A 26 year career working Reuters saw Dean Yates leading teams that covered the Bali bombings, the Boxing Day tsunami, and the Iraq War. He also created a mental health strategy for the international news service and today is a passionate and insightful advocate for men’s mental health.

 

 

Mark McConville 

As a full-time comedian with a master’s degree in Suicidology, Mark Conville brings a unique approach to leading conversations around mental health. His Laughter Clinic presentations and workshops are reshaping conversations about mental health around Australia, from Men’s Sheds to Mining Companies.

 

 

James Peach 

One of the UK’s most sought after mental health and resilience experts, James Peach is a force of nature. He’s on a mission to end the 125 lives lost to suicide each week with active mental health awareness and advocacy as an ambassador for CALM. Bringing his electrifying presentations across the world, including in Australia, he always ignites fresh perspectives and delivers meaningful takeaways.

 

 

Interested in booking one of our men’s mental health speakers for International Men’s Day or other upcoming events? Call us now on 1800 334 625 or make an enquiry online.

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