Helping men stay in the game

Men must commit to winning the battle against suicide and living to fight another day

Men account for 80% of suicides worldwide. Suicide rates are dropping in most countries, but steadily increasing in the US. Every day in America, over 100 men lose the battle against the thoughts and feelings that lead to suicide. I understand these thoughts and feelings better than most, because my complex neurological disorders mean I'm part of the absolute highest suicide risk population on the planet. Suicidal thoughts and ideations are just part of everyday life. I know how overwhelming the desire to end life can be, but I also know that desire passes if you can withstand it. I know that I can survive ONE MORE day, and so can you.

Men need each other to win this battle

Athletes have stepped up to be among the most outspoken leaders in our society on mental health issues. Athletes have and unique opportunity to positively influence kids and make a difference in their lives. Locker Room Speakers send athletes to speak to kids at schools, youth sports organizations, juvenile detention centers, churches, and other youth organizations. Our focus in on helping kids make better life choices, be more resilient, be kinder to each other, and be willing to ask for help when they need it. Please reach out if we can help. I have great speakers all over the country and can work with any budget.

Mens mental health forum

Helping men stay in the game and become the best version of themselves

Men account for 80% of all suicides. A recent study discovered that 40% of men have never spoken to ANYONE about their mental health. What we are doing as men and for men in the area of mental health is not working. As men, we have a lot of people depending on us, and we can't be our best without doing the work required to improve our mental health.

My life is an example of how untreated mental illness will completely destroy your life and hurt everyone around you. I encourage men to get help while they still can., challenge men to take the quit option of suicide off the table, and bring men together to help each other stay in the game. My message to men is that you don't want to end up like me. Get help, no matter how embarrassing or uncomfortable it is.

I also want to encourage men and let them know that millions of others share the same struggles. I bring athletes, military veterans, and first responders on to share their stories about mental health struggles and how they overcame them.  If men like this can be vulnerable and seek help, then so can you.