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Mike Veny is America's leading mental health speaker, a high-energy interactive drumming facilitator, and proud member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). He delivers entertaining, engaging, and educational experiences to conferences and events throughout the world. After suffering from a devastating mental health breakdown in August of 2011, Mike made the decision to use his speaking and drumming skills to serve others. As a person who painfully struggles with mental health challenges every day, he is committed to transforming the stigma surrounding mental health.
Let's not wait for another mass shooting to talk about mental health. If you are looking for a proven professional who can offer a fresh perspective on mental health stigma, practical steps to transform it into strength, and connect with your audience, then you've come to the right place. What sets Mike apart from other presenters is that he takes the time to listen and understand your vision, goals, and objectives before he determines if he is the right fit for you. If he is the right fit for you, then he will create a plan to take your event to the next level.
Mike discovered his path as a speaker through convincing the staff at psychiatric hospitals to discharge him 3 times during his childhood.
In addition to being hospitalized as a child, he was expelled from 3 schools, attempted suicide, and was medicated in attempts to reduce his emotional instability and behavioral outbursts. By the fifth grade, Mike was put in a special education class. Aside from getting more individualized attention from the teacher, he learned that pencil erasers make a great sound when tapped on a desk. He had no idea that drumming would become his career or his path to recovery.
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TRANSFORMING STIGMA INTO S T R E N G T HT M THIS IS A COMPELLING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION GUARANTEED TO ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE.
PROGRAM DETAILS Mike’s story of how his anger, depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder were both INDISPENSABLE and BENEFICIAL to a successful music career. A fresh way of looking at stigma & funding (they go hand in hand). Designed for adults and professionals in the workplace. The Stigma Cycle™: “Stigma starts with shame. Shame leads to silence. Silence leads to self-destructive behavior and suicide.” The process repeats and it becomes an endless, downward spiral. Transform shame through being proactive about taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and socially. Transform silence through keeping the subject of mental health in everyday conversation and in school. Transform self-destructive behavior (especially suicidal behavior) through consistently looking for teachable moments to help other people (INCLUSIVITY)
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TRANSFORMING STIGMA IN TM YOUTH PROGRAM DETAILS As a variation on Transforming Stigma into StrengthTM, this energetic, entertaining, compelling and PG-13 program has been a source of MOTIVATION and SUICIDE PREVENTION for students throughout the world. It’s an abundance of simple and practical steps that at risk youth can take to transform self-destructive behavior – IMMEDIATELY. This program offers HOPE for students who are struggling with mental health challenges, behavioral health challenges, and self-destructive behavior.
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TRANSFORMING STIGMA IN C O L L E G E TM PROGRAM DETAILS Another variation on Transforming Stigma into StrengthTM, this program addresses the mental health challenges on college campuses. Students have to balance classes, professors, exams, papers, money, relationships, selfimage, family, and the future, and lack of sleep. ANXIETY and DEPRESSION are some of the top concerns for college students. NOTE: There are more than 1,000 suicides on college campuses per year. This program offers practical tools to help students succeed.
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TRANSFORMING STIGMA INTO SUPPORT & S P O N S O R S H I P STM PROGRAM DETAILS Designed for organizations, this variation on Transforming Stigma into StrengthTM focuses exclusively on how to use the Transforming StigmaTM principles to raise more money and attract more volunteers to your cause. Attendees will learn about how to plan more effectively, develop consistent systems, and attract corporate sponsors. Don’t miss this opportunity.
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UNLEASH YOUR G R O O V E TM THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUTH.
PROGRAM DETAILS Belonging – Everyone has a yearning to belong to something. When you intentionally create an environment that facilitates belonging, it’s the first step to building trust among youth. They are empowered to do this through guidelines that teach them to RESPECT each other and embrace DIVERSITY. Bonding – Once youth feel a sense of belonging, they become open to bonding with each other. As humans, we have a deep desire to bond with other people – we need to connect with others. They are empowered to do this through guidelines that teach them how to WORK TOGETHER and BE HONEST with one another. Believing – Once youth genuinely bond with one another, they become open to believing – believing in themselves and something bigger than themselves. Believing leads to a profound sense of CONFIDENCE, SELF ESTEEM, MOTIVATION, & HEALTHY EXPRESSION.
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DRUM UP YOUR TM FEELINGS THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY AS A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR ADULTS.
PROGRAM DETAILS Drumming creates a profound sense of energy with self and synergy others. That’s right, the simple act of having people gather in a circle and bang out a beat can be tremendously uniting, motivating, and downright FUN. Participants will learn simple music skills, rhythms, and how to work as a team. Most importantly, everyone will learn rhythms by repeating INCLUSIVE phrases out loud, such as, “I Feel Happy When I’m With Friends!”. By the end of this session, participants will be able to perform a complex percussion rhythm as a group, perform an original percussion composition, and feel a stronger bond with participants. Lots of music will be made with percussion instruments. Participants will experience smiles, laughter, and excitement through interactive games.
IMPORTANT: All of these programs are remarkably customizable. When it comes to your event, we will work with you to find a solution to achieve your goals. You choose from options below to create an awesome program for your event attendees. It couldn’t be easier.
Speaking engagements Housing Associations New England Resident Service Coordinators Organization (NERSC) New York State Association of Community Residential Agencies (NYSACRA) Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Agency (PHFA) Members of the National Council for Community Mental Health Florida Council for Community Mental Health New York State Coalition for Children’s Mental Health West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Provider’s Association Washington Community Mental Health Council
Government Organizations
New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma New York City Department of Mental Health New York State Board of Visitors of Psychiatric Hospitals New York State Office of Mental Health Mental Health Organizations Appalachian Community Health Center Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch KVC Behavioral Healthcare SCO Family of Services Westbrook Health Services
Schools
Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School Gardiner Manor Elementary School Los Angeles Leadership Academy Pierre Van Cortdlant Middle School Primrose Elementary School
Mike Veny has presented keynote addresses, workshops, and seminars to over 300 leading health care groups, companies, business schools, trade associations, athletic organizations, educational institutions, and military groups at the local, state, national, and international levels, including:
Developmental Disabilities Organizations
ARC of Steuben ARC of Westchester Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Gateway Counseling Center New York State ARC Self Advocacy Association of New York State Wildwood Programs YAI Network
Mental Health Associations (Mental Health America) Mental Health Association of Dutchess County Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties Mental Health Association of Nassau County Mental Health Association of Suffolk County
Support Systems of Care & Youth Organizations Atlantic Cape Family Support Organization Families Connected of Clermont County Family Support Organization of Essex County Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children Long Island Families Together National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness Chapters (NAMI) NAMI Greenville, South Carolina NAMI New Jersey NAMI New York State NAMI Pennsylvania NAMI Rhode Island NAMI Spartanburg, South Carolina NAMI Washington, D.C. NAMI Wisconsin
Hospitals
Barnabas Health Network Binghampton Psychiatric Center Bronx Psychiatric Center Elmira Psychiatric Center South Oaks Hospital St. Lukes Behavioral Healthcare Network St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
Other Human Service Organizations Alliance for Children Family and Children’s Association Gaudenzia Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence West Viriginia Problem Gambler’s Help Network Westcop Therapeutic Nursery and Head Start Youth POWER!
Colleges
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Elmhurst College Eureka College Self Employment in the Arts Syracuse University Université Quisqueya, Haiti Utica College
MIKE do our What VENY clients say?
SPEAKER & DRUMMER
The feedback we received was highly positive in terms of his ability to engage and inspire the students, and in fact, out of all the speakers, Mike received a standing ovation from the audience. Shortly after the Youth Summit Event, we also hosted a drum circle, which Mike led as part of team building event for our staff during Mental Health Awareness Week. The staff also provided excellent positive feedback on Mike and his abilities to engage, motivate and facilitate a great and fun time for all participants.” “
– Marie Hoy Chief Operations Officer Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch
After more than 10 years of coordinating conference speakers and keynoters, Mike was refreshingly easy to work with and flexible enough to structure his program to deliver exactly what we needed." “
– Carla Falkenstein Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Mike received the highest marks of all the panelists in the conference surveys, garnering an average rating of 4.81 (out of a possible 5). The only complaint was that we did not give him enough time. ” “
– Matt Shapiro Development and Events Coordinator NAMI New York State
Mike Veny participated in our 2013 community mental health awareness conference and was nothing short of outstanding. I believe his candor, humor, and transparency are applicable in a variety of corporate and community settings.” “
– Sophie Clark Executive Director NAMI Washington, DC
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