Mental Health / Psychology Keynote Speakers

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Mental Health and Psychology keynote speakers allow us to find purpose in turning anxiety and other challenges into opportunities and freeing ourselves from negative messages. Mental Health and Psychology speakers are psychologists, scientists, life-coaches, survivors, and doctors. GDA Speakers has a diverse roster of mental health and psychology speakers who address depression, fear, bipolar disorder, suicide, trauma, and violence in order to face one's journey with courage and determination


Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 11

Chris Bashinelli Featured

National Geographic Explorer & TV Host

Actor/Humanitarian whose TV career spans MTV to The Sopranos; celebrated Emcee and Guest Speaker for TedX and the United Nations, at Jane Goodall’s National Leadership Retreat; Published Writer for Huffington Post and Lonely Planet; travels across the world hosting the TV Series Bridge the Gap on PBS TV.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 5

Michelle Gielan Featured

Founder of The Institute for Applied Positive Research

Michelle Gielan, a national CBS News anchor turned UPenn positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. She is partnered with Arianna Huffington to research how transformative stories fuel success.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4

April Hernandez Castillo Featured

Actress; Author; Survivor and Advocate for Intimate Partner Violence; Tedx Speaker

April is an actress, author, and speaker. As a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence, April now serves as a role model. Her mission is to educate her audiences about the power of their voice, the effects of abuse, and understanding the components of a healthy relationship. 

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Judi Holler Featured

Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, OG #FearBoss, Improv Junkie

Judi Holler uses humor to help people live braver lives and EMPOWER leaders to lead braver teams. Her work takes the experimental principles of improv theatre and helps you apply them to everyday life. She teaches while you’ll never be “fearless” you can get really good at fearing fear less!

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 5

Trish Kendall Featured

Inspirational Speaker and Expert on Creating Belonging and Enduring Success: From the Pit of Despair to the Peak of Success

As a little girl, Trish’s ability to trust and love were destroyed by the person who daughters trust and love the most. Now, she is proof that true success—enduring success—is choosing, every day, to give all your love and to receive all the love that others give you.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Patrick Kennedy Featured

Former United States Representative, Rhode Island; Co-Founder, One Mind and Founder, The Kennedy Forum

Patrick J. Kennedy is one of the world’s leading voices on mental health and addiction. He works to unite government leaders, philanthropists, the private sector, and advocates in transforming our health care system to finally treat illness of the brain on par with illnesses of the body.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 5 Videos: 14

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. Featured

Acclaimed Clinical Psychologist & Coach; Author of Get Out of The Red Zone; Positive Psychology Expert

Success starts from within. Whether you want to have a healthy body, booming business, or flourishing relationships, the first step is to rewire your brain and cultivate your peak mindset. Dr. Lombardo teaches practical skills to make lasting transformations in your life.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Paul J Long Featured

Maximize fulfillment, change perspective and manifest more of “What's GOOD!”

Paul J Long thrives in creating energy and genuine connection. His concept of Fundamism helps attendees create more meaningful interactions while providing tactical behaviors to maximize fulfillment, change perspective, and manifest more of "What's GOOD!"

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 5

Ben Nemtin Featured

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Organizational Culture Expert, Co-Founder of MTV's The Buried Life

Ben struggled with depression growing up and was forced to drop out of college. Searching for purpose, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three childhood friends.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Dandapani Satgunasingam

Hindu Priest; Entrepreneur; Former Monk

Dandapani is an internationally renowned and highly sought-after speaker who is revolutionizing the business world with his practical and simple systematic approach to balancing work/life challenges. His talks offer attendees understanding of how the mind works so they can create sustainable changes in their personal and professional lives.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 0

Jennifer Ayers-Moore

Mental Health Advocate

Jennifer Ayers-Moore, sister to Nathaniel Ayers, the subject of the book and film The Soloist, is a passionate, outspoken advocate for the artistically gifted mentally ill. Her journey began over 30 years ago when her charming, intelligent, talented, and handsome brother, Nathaniel, developed schizophrenia.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Minaa B.

Writer, Wellness Coach, Therapist, Mental Health Educator

Minaa B. specializes in trainings, lectures and workshops geared toward the overall development of employee health and wellness to decrease stress and burn-out and promote personal well-being.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 5

Amy Blankson

Co-founder GoodThink, Presidential Point of Light, Award-winning Author

Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents.  She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 3

Dr. Michael Breus

The Sleep Doctor

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have taken and passed the Sleep Medicine Boards without going to Medical School.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Adolph Brown

Founder, President, and CEO of The Leadership & Learning Institute

As a recognized Master Teacher, business leader, educational/clinical psychologist, anthropologist and motivational speaker, his outrageous and energetic outlook will captivate you the minute he walks onto stage.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Katrina Cooke-Brownlee

Domestic Violence Expert & Retired NYPD Detective

Shot 10 times by her jail guard boyfriend, Katrina Brownlee miraculously survived but her unborn child however didn't survive the attack. Katrina became a police officer herself, now retired, and has written a memoir and provides mentoring to young women.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 5

Valorie Burton

Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Life Coach

Valorie Burton, life strategist and international speaker, is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology - the study of what happens when things go right with us.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 1

Caleb Campbell

West Point Graduate | Former US Army Officer | Ex-NFL Athlete | High Capacity Leadership Expert

Caleb Campbell draws from his deep well of personal stories around attending West Point, serving in the military and playing in the NFL and delivers a transformational and authentic message that helps leaders make the internal shifts that result in exernal leaps.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 6

Alison Canavan

Ellevate the Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection

Alison Canavan is a UCLA-trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She runs a successful practice as a Health and Wellness coach; delivers motivational talks on health and well-being, all over the world, specializing in behavior change, mental health, addiction and improving mindset.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 5

Clarke & Carrie Carlisle

Underpinning Good Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

Clarke and Carrie have been delivering leading edge talks since 2010. By sharing their lived experience, they obliterate the stigma that surrounds adverse Mental Health issues, especially addressing them within the workplace.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 5

Boris Cherniak

Celebrity Hypnotist, Team Building, Motivational Expert, Mental Health Speaker

Unforgettable interactive presentation to energize and empower. Boris Cherniak will keep your group in stitches, while providing valuable tools and information to improve well being and bottom line.

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Keynotes: 10 Books: 5 Videos: 6

Robert B. Cialdini, PhD

New York Times Bestselling author and the foundational expert in the science of influence

Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests. The results of his research, his ensuing articles, and New York Times bestselling books have earned him an acclaimed reputation as a respected scientist and engaging storyteller.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 5 Videos: 2

David L. Cook, PhD

Top Sports Psychology, Consultant, and Best-Selling Author on the Mental Advantage.

Dr. David L. Cook, top sport and performance psychology expert, best selling author, and award winning film producer. Dr. Cook served as the mental training coach for the San Antonio Spurs for eight years that included their two World Championships. 

 

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 11

Susan David

Management Thought Leader; Award-Winning Harvard Medical School Psychologist; Emotional Intelligence Expert

An award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, Susan has been named one of the world’s most influential management thinkers. She offers unique expertise on cultivating more agile, healthy, resilient, and authentically happy people, families, workplaces, and communities.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Tasha Eurich

Organizational Psychologist, Researcher, and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Blending scientific savvy, hands-on tools, and powerful stories of leadership transformation, Tasha's programs are packed with interactive discussion, real-world application, and experiential activities. Audiences don’t just walk away inspired and entertained—they are ready to transform.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Brandon Farbstein

Gen Z Activist; Author; Empowerment Speaker; Thought Innovator

Born with an extremely rare form of dwarfism (metatropic dysplasia), Brandon Farbstein has turned his life experience of suffering and victimhood into empowerment and impact. He served as the driving force behind two new laws on bullying prevention and emotional intelligence being taught in all K-12 classrooms statewide.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Dennis Gillan

Mental Health Advocate

Dennis Gillan is on a mission to reverse the current trends in completed suicides & to seriously reduce the stigma associated with getting help for one's mental health. The audience loves his comeback story of surviving the loss of two brothers to suicide.  You will be glad you heard him speak.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Lawana Gladney, PhD

Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Bestselling Author, Powerful Success and Wellness Expert

Dr. Gladney is a leading expert in the field of success psychology and emotional management.  She is a best-selling author that has reached millions internationally helping people to shift their brain for success. She is passionate about helping others create amazing lives.   

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Anne Grady

Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur

Anne has a master’s degree in organizational communication and has spent the last twenty years working with some of the largest organizations around the globe. 

She has become known as a leading expert on communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience, contributing to Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and more.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 3

Heidi Hanna

Keynote Speaker, Author, Health & Performance Consultant

Dr. Hanna provides a grounded, realistic approach to integrative neuroscience, teaching and facilitating dynamic and engaging conversations about all things related to making brains work better. She can also assist with programming to energize your meeting through workouts, nutrition planning and meditation breaks.

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Keynotes: 0 Books: 8 Videos: 2

Benjamin Hardy

Organizational Psychologist; Author; the World's Leading Expert on the Application of the Future Self Science

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, author, and the world’s leading expert on the application of the Future Self science. His books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and his blogs have been read by hundreds of millions.

 

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Keynotes: 12 Books: 5 Videos: 1

Lee Hausner, Ph.D.

Senior Managing Director First Foundation Advisors

Dr. Hausner, an internationally recognized clinical psychologist and business consultant, provides family consulting services. These services include assisting families in learning effective communication and conflict resolution skills, facilitating family retreats, resolving generational issues and increasing personal effectiveness.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Laura Heck

Couples and Certified Gottman Therapist

Laura Heck is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice. She has her M.A. in Clinical Psychology and is a Certified Gottman Therapist (one of less than 300 in the world). She co-developed The Gottman Seven Principles Program, a tool for couples.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Charlie Rocket Jabaley

Influencer, Hip-Hop Mogul, Motivational Speaker, Athlete and Dreamer

Charlie Rocket inspires those around him. He’s lost 135 pounds. Became vegan. Ran 3 marathons. Reversed the growth of his brain tumor. Became an Ironman. Recently finished his nationally-known Dream Machine bike tour across America. He also made the cover of Runner’s World and secured a partnership with Nike.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Shari Karney

"Roar as One" Founder Social Innovator on Resilience, Change, Adversity and Triumph–Speaker for Women's Empowerment

Shari specializes in helping people transform their lives to feel happier, inspired, listened to, respected and understood. You will experience profound results. Devloped a campaign, #Menwithyoutoo  - #MeToo Campaign  is not slowing down anytime soon. Time for good men to stand with your wives, sisters, daughters, co-Wworkers, and friends

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 11

Michelle MiJung Kim

Korean American Immigrant; Award-Winning Author; Activist; Entrepreneur

Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) is a queer Korean American immigrant woman writer, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur. She is CEO and co-founder of Awaken, where she has consulted hundreds of organizations and leaders from Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, nonprofits, universities and beyond on their equity education journey.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 2

Maggie Kline, LMFT

School Psychologist & Therapist

Maggie Kline has been a marriage, family, and child therapist for almost 30 years, and is a retired school psychologist. Maggie is a senior faculty member for the SE Trauma Institute. She has co-authored two books (listed below) with Peter A. Levine.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Isaac Lidsky

Eyes Wide Open

Isaac Lidsky has the ability to speak on several topics based on his life experiences including a retinal degenerative disease that lead to his progressive sight loss and blindness, entrepreneurship, leadership, teams & motivation. Side Note: Isaac played Weasel on NBC's Saved by the Bell.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 Videos: 1

Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP

Goals & Grit ™ Expert

Caroline is the world's leading expert on Goals & Grit. She helps people get more grit, achieve their goals, and find happiness. A Harvard graduate with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology fro the University of Pennsylvania, she has authored seven books inclusing Creating Your Best Life and Getting Grit. 

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 5 Videos: 3

Dr. Will Miller

Comedian and Authority on Stress Reduction and Life Balance

Outstanding Keynote speaker & trainer on Emotional Wellbeing, Coping with Change & Life-Span Development. A Psychotherapist & Health Psychologist with extensive media experience. Former headline comedian & TV personality (Nick-at-Nite, NBC), Teaches graduate students at Purdue University on ethics & social media. Best-selling co-author of Refrigerator Rights

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 2

Erica Miller

International Best-Selling Author; Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; Entrepreneur; Holocaust Survivor

When Dr. Erica Miller shares her stories and wisdom, people can’t help but listen and take them to heart. A five-foot tall dynamo with an effervescent spirit, she has overcome challenges through her life that are difficult to fathom.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 7

Dr. Romie Mushtaq, M.D.

Brain Doctor, Speaker on Stress Management & Workplace Wellness Expert, Chief Wellness Officer

Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker, Chief Wellness Officer at Evolution Hospitality, and the founder of “brainSHIFT at Work.”  She brings together over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to not just transform workplace mental health, but create cultural change.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 1

Shasta Nelson

Friendship Expert, Author, Media Resource, and Keynote Speaker

A go-to leading expert on friendship for over a decade, Shasta Nelson leaves her audiences inspired by the science of relationship and ready to do the 3 things that will lead them to more meaningful connection at work and in life!

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Keynotes: 11 Books: 3 Videos: 4

Kristen Race, Ph.D.

Neuroscientist & Mindfulness Expert

Kristen Race, Ph.D has created brain-based mindfulness programs used by businesses, schools and families worldwide. Her programs provide simple mindfulness strategies and tools that are designed to create resiliency towards stress. Her dynamic and accessible presentation style makes her a great fit for all audiences.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Dan Reidenberg

Suicide Prevention & Teen Mental Health

Daniel J. Reidenberg is currently the Executive Director of SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), a national non-profit agency working to prevent suicide and help suicide survivors and those suffering with depression.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Ashley Rhodes-Courter

New York Times Best Selling Author of Three Little Words

NYT & International Bestselling author of her memoir Three Little Words (2008), currently being made into a major motion picture; ran for the Florida State Senate, featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, Nancy Grace, ABC Primetime

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 1

Delaney Ruston

Physician and Documentary Filmmaker

Since the release of her first feature-length film, UNLISTED in 2009, Delaney has been a sought-after speaker. Her engaging presentations weave together compelling stories with cutting-edge science, inspiring audiences to rethink their assumptions.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 9 Videos: 7

Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE

Performance, Execution, Time Management & Productivity Expert

Laura Stack gives speeches and seminars to help leaders increase team and personal productivity. For over 25 years, she’s worked with Fortune 1000 clients to improve output, increase speed in execution, and save time in the office.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 7

Heidi A. Swan

Local, State and Federal Advocate; Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and Homelessnes Prevention Expert

As a passionate advocate about the mental health impacts of marijuana, Heidi's been on Dr. Phil, Fox.com and NBC-LA. A California resident, she advocates for local control and warning labels. Federally, she insists the industry and our elected leaders publicly disclose the known risks THC pose to brain health.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 11

Dr. Steve Taubman

Empowerment Expert, Results Catalyst, Hypnotist, Humorist

Dr. Steve is an expert at helping people break through mental barriers and harness their subconscious minds for success. Using humor and astonishment, he guides his audience to laugh, gasp, think, and laugh some more, leaving them with powerful tools to transform their work and personal lives.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 1

Janne Willems

Founder and Executive Director, Seize Your Moments

Janne's  unexpected method and style refreshes audiences worldwide and gets them out their comfort zone. She provides an unique combination of theory and her life changing story. How to use trust to change the world.

 

 

 

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2

David C. Williams

Author; Inventor; Technology Executive at AT&T

As Assistant VP of Automation at AT&T, David leads the largest Robotics Process Automation program worldwide driving billions in savings & revenue. David also received the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Award, 2022 IT Team of the Year Award, and has been featured on all major media outlets.

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