SPEAK events are short talks that can reduce stigmas and create a space for people to explore and discuss mental health.

A SPEAK event can happen anywhere, anytime — even virtually! Speakers come from the NoStigmas Ally Community, so they speak from a lived-experience perspective and are trained in how to provide peer support. Every Speaker shares a bit of their story, along with evidence-based strategies for eliminating stigmas and addressing crisis. It’s time to create lasting change around the culture of mental health — SPEAK out and combat stigmas!

Become a SPEAKer

When it comes to mental health, each of us has a unique story to tell. NoStigmas is here to help you authentically and confidently tell that story in under 15-minutes. After completing our guided training, you’ll be ready to participate in a SPEAK event and tell others about your mental health journey.

Why SPEAK out?

BY ADDING YOUR STORY TO THE MIX, YOU CAN HELP DESTIGMATIZE CONVERSATIONS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH.

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Learn more about what it takes to share your truth with the world as a SPEAKer.

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Safety: Create a space free from bias, conflict, criticism or any other potentially threatening actions, ideas, or conversations.

 
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Positivity: Mental health conversations can be tough, but by building a positive atmosphere for sharing thoughts, feelings, and stories, people can find support more easily.

 
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Equity: Mental health equity is a critical step towards changing negative attitudes about suicide awareness and mental health and creating accessibility for everyone.

 

Acceptance: It’s time to accept the fact that mental health is just as important to overall health as physical health and should be treated as such.

 
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Kindness: Kindness is a crucial key to destigmatizing the conversation around mental health and raising awareness about this necessary movement.

 

Thank you for taking this brave step to share your voice with the NoStigmas community.  Please review our Terms of Submission before submitting your materials.  We promise to treat your work with the respect it deserves.  You are not alone.