The Heard is a renowned speakers bureau that has reached over a million young adults with mental health education. Formerly a program of the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, the speakers bureau is an exciting new addition to Active Minds!
To book a speaker or learn more, email our Program Manager, Colleen Coffey.
Are you a member of an Active Minds chapter? Click here to learn more about what The Heard means for you and the exclusive discount only for Active Minds chapters.
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What to expect:
Experienced Speakers- Speakers are extensively trained by the top
mental health professionals and coaches in the country. The Heard is prepared to
speak to thousands of people or a small group. Presentations are appropriate for
colleges, high schools, middle schools, and all types of organizations.
Data Driven- Research shows the best way to reduce stigma and increase help
seeking is peer-to-peer outreach. Consistent and valid research on The Heard
shows that our speakers do just that!
Focus on Mental Health- Our speakers bureau provides positive examples of
mental health by featuring young people who have dealt with these issues and
who can encourage others to recognize and seek help for their emotional
difficulties.
Relatable Presentations- While mental health is a serious topic, the
presentations use appropriate humor and are extremely accessible, interactive,
cool, and inspiring.
Our Commitment to You- We want to partner with you to fight stigma, nurture the
mental health of all people, and decrease the risk of suicide. Our speakers are
revered for being affordable, accessible, and a joy to work with.
" I am thrilled to be leaving The Heard in such capable hands. While
I will not be speaking past early 2010, I have trained and cultivated
all of these speakers so that this important message will live on!"
-Ross Szabo, Former Director, Award Winning Speaker, Author
Alison Malmon
" One person really can make a difference. I was ready to take action!"
Asher Morris from Active Minds at Yeshiva University says:
"[the national office has] been nothing but helpful...our
chapter coordinator, Amy, has been an integral part of our campaign here at
YU. She has advised me on many issues regarding our chapter, from
allowing me to bounce ideas off of her and providing me with exceptional
feedback regarding the events we've planned, to being there when we have
questions about random things Active Minds. All-in-all, I'd say that the
national office...really provides us with the perfect amount of information to
run an outstanding chapter. We've benefited a lot from them, and so has
our campus."