Mental Health
Our mental health speakers include sufferers of depression and anxiety, and psychologists who have dedicated their lives to understanding the mind.
Mental health is one of the most important conference topics of the 21st century, as 25% of the population will be impacted by neurological disorders at some point in their lives. In response, these inspiring speakers attend events to highlight the impact of external stressors, especially in the workplace.
Whatever your requirements, our wide selection of experts have each experienced the impact that mental health illnesses have, whether first or second-hand. They are fully equipped to discuss all aspects of the topic, and therefore resonate with a diverse range of guests at events.
Petra Velzeboer
Leading Mental Health & Digital Wellbeing Expert, TEDx Speaker, CEO of PVL & Author of ‘Begin with You’ and ‘Digital Wellbeing’Ellie Simmonds
Record-breaking British Paralympic swimmer who won four Olympic Gold medalsMartin Roberts
A survivor of Britain's worst ever sporting disasters & now founder of Keep In Mind Ltd & a Mental Health Lead at one of the UK's largest BanksNigel Owens
Former International Rugby Union Referee, World Record Holder for the Most Test Matches Refereed and an LGBT AdvocateDr Alex George
A&E Doctor, Appointed the UK Mental Health Ambassador by the Prime MinisterMatt Ellison
Former Co-Chair of London's Trans Male Support Group FTM & Author of The Transgender JourneyKatie Piper
Acid Attack Survivor, Founder of the Katie Piper Foundation & Mental Health AdvocateOwen O’Kane
Founder of Ten Minutes to Zen Corporate Stress Management Training, Clinical Lead for the West London Mental Health NHS Trust & Author of 'Ten to Zen'These speakers are regularly booked for Mental Health Awareness Week, an event that takes place from the 11th to the 17th of May 2026. Many businesses organise internal conferences to recognise the week, using it as an opportunity to educate and empower their employees.
World Mental Health Day is also celebrated, taking place on Friday 10th of October 2026.
Dedicated Mental Health Awareness Week speakers attend events during this period to destigmatise emotional disorders, and promote healthy coping mechanisms. They specifically target corporate audiences to nurture a positive workplace culture, that allows employees to thrive.
To hire a mental health speaker for your event, contact a booking agent via phone, email or online contact form.
