Midstream energy knows how to manage visible risk: hard hats, permits, lockout/tagout, and rigorous procedures. What often goes unaddressed is the invisible risk riding along in the truck—stress, trauma, depression, and suicidal thinking that never make it into a tailgate talk. Silence around mental health can undo years of safety gains just as surely as…
Counselors Need Counseling Too For fifty years, mental health counselors have championed: Client wellness. Advocacy and ethics. Evidence‑based care. Yet many counselors still: Struggle quietly with burnout, compassion fatigue, and depression. Hesitate to disclose their own pain because of stigma and professional expectations. Feel like the “shoeless cobbler”—skilled at helping others, unsure how to ask…
💼 Breaking the Silence: Why Legal Innovation Needs Wellness at Its Core By Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker & Mental Health Comedian In the high-pressure world of law, silence around mental health is a hidden epidemic—and nowhere is it more dangerous than in pro bono and nonprofit legal practice. When your work is built on…
High‑Pressure Law, Human Brains: Why Mental Health Is the Real Innovation Edge Silicon Valley may run on code and capital, but law firms and legal departments still run on people. Long hours, constant responsiveness, client demands, and rapid tech change have created a culture where being overwhelmed is normal—and admitting it feels dangerous. Yet depression,…
Officer Wellness: The Foundation of Community Safety Law enforcement culture has long rewarded toughness, stoicism, and self‑reliance. That mindset can help in a crisis—but it can also backfire when pain, trauma, or suicidal thoughts stay buried. Departments across the country are wrestling with burnout, staffing shortages, and rising mental‑health concerns among officers, all of which…
Workplaces have finally begun to admit what the data has shown for years: untreated mental‑health problems and suicide risk are not just personal tragedies, they are organizational risks that affect safety, performance, and retention. A suicide‑prevention speaker who understands workplaces can help turn vague “awareness” into clear language, practical tools, and a genuine culture shift.…
Managing Anxiety & Physical Symptoms How to Stay Calm, Confident, and in Control on Stage Objective: Learn how to overcome stage anxiety, manage physical symptoms of nervousness, and build confidence so you can deliver an unforgettable performance every time. Why Managing Speaking Anxiety Matters The Problem: Even experienced speakers sometimes struggle with: ❌ Nervousness before…
Veterinary professionals are brilliant at caring for animals and families, yet many feel they must do it while running on emotional fumes. Long hours, euthanasia decisions, debt, demanding clients, and perfectionist culture create a mental‑health pressure cooker. Suicide risk in veterinary medicine is significantly higher than in many other professions, and burnout and compassion fatigue…
Attachment image.jpg Advocating for Justice Without Losing Yourself: Mental Health in Pro Bono Law Pro bono and public‑interest lawyers step into some of society’s hardest stories every day. The mission is noble; the pace and pressure are punishing. When “tough it out” becomes the default setting, burnout, depression, and even suicidal thoughts can creep in…
Mental Health in Associations: One Conversation, One Toolbox, One Life at a Time Professional associations are great at conferences, certifications, and advocacy. They are much less comfortable talking about depression, burnout, addiction, and suicide—especially among the leaders who are supposed to “have it all together.” Yet those very leaders and members are often carrying the…
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