Depression to Expression An Honest Dialogue About Mental Health.
In any given week, 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to a mental health problem. Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013). Making the case for investing in mental health in Canada.
One in three workplace disability claims are related to mental health problems or illnesses. Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013). Making the case for investing in mental health in Canada.
MISSION Create an honest dialogue Scott Ste Marie about mental health by educating and inspiring people to express them- selves freely with confjdence.
“ The Bullet Points Who Are We We share from personal experiences. Depression to Expression started as an online mental health support community in 2013, and is Greatest online presence of any Ontario now serving over 250,000 members, reaching speaker reaching 45,000 new viewers over 20 million people around the world. everyday with mental health content. Founder Scott Ste Marie now teaches positive refreshing and very real mental health in presentations across Toronto perspective on what mental We share insights from thousands of stories while growing his online business. His message health means, along with related to mental health from people all over inspires people to express themselves and the world. some practical coping tools think about mental health differently. to deal with stress both at Scott has achieved success working for some Why Are We Different? home and in the workplace. I big names, including Twitter and the Canadian Depression to Expression does not exist to Mental Health Association, and is continuing to Scott to any employer looking simply bring awareness to mental health or grow his business. He knows what a healthy to glamorize mental illness. Depression to to educate and help their workplace should look like and why mental Expression is a forum for honest and open health should be a top priority for employers. staff on what is one of the discussion where people can gain practical most important issues in the knowledge about mental health and discover F’bombs may be used in Scott’s presentations workplace today.” real solutions. No time for bullshit. – Gary Hopkins, CEO of Air Charter Service
“ “ PRESENTATION Sessions like this help to shed light into this important Highlights The Audience Will.. area of society and help to No bullshit approach to what mental health Learn about scientifjcally proven tools they will demystify a subject that has actually means. use for a lifetime to help manage anxiety and traditionally been treated stress in the workplace very taboo. The work Scott Most common misconceptions about mental is doing through Depression illness. Understand how our thoughts effect our to Expression is not just feelings and behaviour and how to use the A variety of antidotes to deal with stress and basics of CBT to our advantage important but critical to help anxiety at work. individuals facing these Participate in a mindfulness meditation practice issues and for the family and Group exercises that fuel open discussion and and feel the benefjts immediately friends who support them. an honest dialogue about mental health Highly recommended!” Be provided with local and online resources to Must know signs of depression and an anxiety help them continue to make their mental health – Jeremy Brenner - Lead, Corporate disorder. a priority Responsibility at Loyalty One
70% of Canadian employees are concerned about the psychological health of their workplace FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is Scott a medical doctor? How much does Scott charge? What is needed? Nope. I’m just a guy who deals with a mental illness Scott offers extremely competitive rates. A projector screen and microphone and has heard from thousands of people around (depending on the size of audience). The the world. I know why people don’t speak up to organization. audience is also asked to bring a notebook for co-workers. I know what employees need to exercises during the presentation. How long is the presentation? More Questions? Get in Touch! pong tables and beer fridges). Let’s meet in The presentation is one hour but may be longer person or jump on a call to discuss more! depending on the Q+A period at the end.
TESTIMONIALS “ “ “ Scott used his sense of humour Scott’s positive attitude and It takes a tremendous amount of to be incredibly relatable and helpful advice has helped me bravery to do what Scott does. remove any discomfort around through so much over the years. I He destigmatizes mental illness a topic that is often stigmatized. am truly thankful for the time and with humor, style, and a deep Our attendees appreciated his effort he puts into creating his life undercurrent of compassion. ” ability to connect with audience saving content.” – Miller Williams, Maui Hawaii members on a personal level – Emmie Togneri, Lancaster Uk while bringing a sense of “ inclusivity and communal strength Scott’s work helped lead me to “ to the group.” Scott continues to give me a start an anxiety and depression reason not to give up, not to peer support group in my – Neil Martin, Co-founder of Project Spaces allow depression to control me... city and conquer a number of to just keep pushing through. His personal challenges at full humanity keeps me going.” speed.” – Anilan Hirasen, Duran South Africa – Michael Porter, Indianapolis Usa
ABOUT SCOTT Since 2013, Scott has been speaking openly about his mental illness diagnoses of clinical depression and an anxiety disorder. Mental Health First Aid Certifjed | ASIST (Applied More importantly he shares how he manages Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certifjed these illnesses successfully. Through cognitive and physical exercises, daily meditation and Mindfulness Educator Training (Mindful Schools) mindfulness practice, Scott has a personal Certifjed recipe for mental wellness—one he feels compelled to share with others.
Get in Touch (647) 803-4773 scott@depressiontoexpression.com
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