Jeremy Thomas

Author & Co-Producer of Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive

  • Host of How to Stay Sane in an Insane World Podcast
  • Co-Author of ‘The A to Z Guide for Mental Health’

Discover Jeremy Thomas’s biography of published work below.

Taking Leave
The Santa Monica Suicide Club
The A to Z Guide for Mental Health

When Jeremy Thomas is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

How to Stay Sane in an Insane World
How to Stay Mentally Fit

Jeremy Thomas is a British mental health advocate, speaker, and author, renowned for his candid approach to discussing mental health. As a speaker, he offers insightful, empathetic, and practical advice to individuals, schools, and businesses. His personal experiences with mental health challenges, including battling bipolar disorder and addiction, fuel his passion for reducing stigma and promoting well-being. Through his engaging talks and workshops, Jeremy empowers audiences to better understand mental health, foster resilience, and navigate life’s challenges.

Jeremy’s journey into mental health advocacy began after overcoming personal struggles. After experiencing the intense highs and lows of bipolar disorder, combined with a history of addiction, he realised the importance of sharing his story. His career as a mental health speaker was sparked by his involvement in the creation of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, which shed light on the realities of living with mental illness. His experience in the documentary helped him understand the power of storytelling in destigmatising mental health, prompting him to pursue speaking engagements and share his knowledge.

In recent years, Jeremy has continued to make significant contributions to the mental health landscape. He is the host of the How to Stay Sane in an Insane World podcast, where he has meaningful conversations with a range of guests, discussing their mental health journeys. Additionally, Jeremy co-authored ‘The A to Z Guide for Mental Health’, a practical resource designed to offer advice and strategies for maintaining mental well-being. His work has seen him engage with diverse audiences, from corporate professionals to schoolchildren, helping them build mental resilience in today’s challenging world.

Jeremy is hired for his ability to connect with audiences through authentic and relatable storytelling. His personal experiences, combined with his expert knowledge, make him a powerful speaker. Organisations, schools, and companies invite him to speak because of his ability to inspire, educate, and create lasting change in how people approach mental health.

Official Testimonials

Jeremy Thomas is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Jeremy Thomas is a complete original. His writing, like his life, is a whirlwind of brilliance, wonder and blunder, by turns hilarious and terrifying. Highly recommended”

Stephen Fry

“Fear and shame make the prison of mental illness in families worse. Jeremy’s talks are important. They are compassionate, informative, honest and very funny; humanising what can be distressing for the sufferer and those around them. I wish I’d heard him speak as a young person.”

Hermione Norris

“Jeremy is an engaging and entertaining speaker with a message that every HR department and every family in the nation should listen to”

Simon, Founder of YO! Sushi & YOTEL

“Jeremy transfixes his audience with a story that enthrals, engages and astounds.  He changes your understanding of mental health forever, conveying insights and techniques that build awareness and resilience. Unforgettable”

Dr Keith, R&D Vice President, Unilever

“Jeremy Thomas is an outstandingly good speaker. Jeremy’s talks are practical, authentic, and ways in which we can all practice how to stay well – prevention is better than cure. He is sincere without ever being pious and fun without ever being flippant. I know his talks have helped quite a few people inside and outside my organisation and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others”

Audrey, Partner, C.Hoare & Co.

“The presentation we had with Jeremy covering mental wellbeing was excellent. Jeremy is knowledgeable, humorous and most importantly very sensitive to what can be a very difficult subject for some. The feedback from our employees has been fantastic, with so many saying the coping strategies recommended by Jeremy have helped them a great deal. I very much look forward to welcoming Jeremy back for further sessions”

Jo, HR Manager, HTL Group UK

“Directors UK is the organisation that represents all directors working with moving images in the UK. In the last few years we have begun to understand some of the pressures and issues facing out membership. From the most successful to newbies, directors take on great responsibility and are often under very real pressure. Directors UK decided to see what we could do to help. Inviting Jeremy to talk was our first step and he was, without any doubt, very successful. His mix of intense honesty, humour and knowledge makes his talk both accessible and important. The questions in the room and subsequent feedback made it clear he got through. Jeremy has first hand experience of what happens when things go badly wrong. He tells a story that helps others recognise the early symptoms and work out how to stay sane. Which is no small order.”

Paul, Board Member, Directors UK

To enquire about Jeremy Thomas for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@mentalhealthspeakers.co.uk or call a booking agent on 0203 9816 296.