Conversations about mental health in the workplace are more commonplace than ever, but as with any subject, discussions are most effective when headed by an expert. This is especially true with topics as delicate as mental health, but it is becoming more and more evident that such conversations are necessary to  create healthy, inclusive environments and foster total wellness in employees.

These five keynote speakers stand at the forefront of these discussions, educating others and doing work in the field regarding therapeutic methods, creating supportive cultures, and addressing the remaining stigma around this topic.

NBA champion Metta World Peace, known formerly as Ron Artest, is a keynote speaker and mental health advocate. He openly discusses his struggle with depression and anxiety, his candor on the topic a rarity among professional athletes. Awarded the title of “Mental Health Hero” for his activism, he seeks to help others, especially men, address issues around mental wellness.

Amanda Lipp is a keynote speaker and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of mental health, art, and technology. The producer of more than 60 documentaries, her work addresses youth psychosis, recreation therapy, and digital health, and she currently serves on the Mental Health Advisory Panel at Google as well as for the National Alliance on mental Illness and technology Adolescent Mental Wellness.

Mental health keynote speaker  Melissa Doman is an organizational psychologist experienced in many mental health disciplines, with years of work as a licensed therapist in private practice, employee-assistance programs, and university settings. With a practical, solutions-based approach, she aims to equip people to have constructive conversations about mental health in the workplace.

Wesley Hamilton is a personal development keynote speaker with an inspirational story of loss and recovery. Having battled severe depression while recovering from gunshot wounds that paralyzed him below the waist, he is intimately aware of, and equipped to, combat life’s challenges. He is devoted to raising awareness around the importance of  mental and physical health in living your best life.

Sheryl Ziegler is an expert on mental health, burnout, and stress management with a background working with parents and schools. With over 20 years of experience, she helps organizations make mental well-being a baked-in part of their culture and create truly healthy, supportive workplaces.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak May 24, 2023.