Speaking
Since 2011, Josh has been to 4 countries with 375 speaking events, reaching more than 300,000 people!
Suicide Prevention
Audience: High Schools, Colleges, Educators, Veterans, Conferences Men-Centric & Health Practitioners
Length: 60 for Jr. high and high schools, 90-120 minutes otherwise Best suited for: Suicide prevention week, mental health week, mental health month, first-year experience (college), transfer orientation (college), men's health month Description:
A three component program: 1) A 15 character, 1-man Off-Broadway play that deals with Josh's father's tragic suicide, 2) An educational session where Josh highlights his own struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, a review of local and national resources of help, an outline early warning signs, and an overview of Josh's recovery from clinical depression and suicidal thoughts and how he strives to live mentally well. 3) A panel discussion/Q&A session. Sneak Preview: Kicking My Blue Genes in the Butt
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Mental HealthAudience: High Schools, Colleges, Educators, & Health Practitioners
Length: 60 for high schools, 90-120 minutes otherwise Best suited for: Suicide prevention week, mental health week, mental health month, first-year experience (college), transfer orientation (college), men's health month i'MpossibleAudience: High Schools, Colleges, Educators, & Health Practitioners Length: 60 for high schools, 90-120 minutes otherwise Best suited for: Suicide prevention week, mental health week, mental health month, first-year experience (college), transfer orientation (college), men's health month Improv Theater*
Audience: High Schools, Colleges, Educators, & Health Practitioners
Length: 60 for high schools, 90-120 minutes otherwise Best suited for: Suicide prevention week, mental health week, mental health month, first-year experience (college), transfer orientation (college), men's health month |
Press
Speaking History
2011 - Present
Columbia University
University of Notre Dame SUNY Downstate Medical Center National Alliance on Mental Illness, Louisiana Conference (Keynote) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Full Speaking History (click here) |
LIFE Conference - Keynote (Brisbane, Sydney, & Canberra Australia)
Buffalo, NY City School District - 12 high schools Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Detention Center Beverly Hills High School Simcoe County Suicide Prevention Conference (Ont, Canada) |
“I truly enjoyed your presentation and was struck by your incredible bravery. You have tremendous courage in telling yours and your Dad's story. More importantly to me though was when you provided specific ideas on ways to help friends and family members who may be experiencing depression or mental health issues.”-B.C. from the University of North Carolina
“I've been having some problems lately, and after your presentation, I started thinking about them some more. You said that if you are sick you go to a doctor, so if your brain is sick, you should go to a doctor for that too. I know now that I need help.” -Anon from Defiance College
“Keynote speaker was brilliant—very engaging and thought provoking." - LIFE Think Tank Conference, Australia
"Your keynote was absolutely unbelievable and exactly what this campus needed. It was the perfect mixture of comedic relief with a serious tone that made the talk innovative and unforgettable." - L.P. Wake Forest University
“I've been having some problems lately, and after your presentation, I started thinking about them some more. You said that if you are sick you go to a doctor, so if your brain is sick, you should go to a doctor for that too. I know now that I need help.” -Anon from Defiance College
“Keynote speaker was brilliant—very engaging and thought provoking." - LIFE Think Tank Conference, Australia
"Your keynote was absolutely unbelievable and exactly what this campus needed. It was the perfect mixture of comedic relief with a serious tone that made the talk innovative and unforgettable." - L.P. Wake Forest University