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Depression to Expression An Honest Dialogue About Mental Health. In any given week, 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to a mental health problem. Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013). Making the case for investing in mental

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An Honest Dialogue About Mental Health.

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In any given week, 500,000 Canadians are unable to work due to a mental health problem.

Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013). Making the case for investing in mental health in Canada.

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One in three workplace disability claims are related to mental health problems

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Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013). Making the case for investing in mental health in Canada.

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Create an honest dialogue about mental health by educating and inspiring people to express themselves freely with confjdence.

Scott Ste Marie MISSION

SLIDE 5 Who Are We Depression to Expression started as an online mental health support community in 2013, and is now serving over 250,000 members, reaching

ver 20 million people around the world.

Founder Scott Ste Marie now teaches positive mental health in presentations across Toronto while growing his online business. His message inspires people to express themselves and think about mental health differently. Why Are We Different? Depression to Expression does not exist to simply bring awareness to mental health or to glamorize mental illness. Depression to Expression is a forum for honest and open discussion where people can gain practical knowledge about mental health and discover real solutions. No time for bullshit. The Bullet Points We share from personal experiences. Greatest online presence of any Ontario speaker reaching 45,000 new viewers everyday with mental health content. We share insights from thousands of stories related to mental health from people all over the world. Scott has achieved success working for some big names, including Twitter and the Canadian Mental Health Association, and is continuing to grow his business. He knows what a healthy workplace should look like and why mental health should be a top priority for employers. F’bombs may be used in Scott’s presentations refreshing and very real perspective on what mental health means, along with some practical coping tools to deal with stress both at home and in the workplace. I Scott to any employer looking to educate and help their staff on what is one of the most important issues in the workplace today.” – Gary Hopkins, CEO of Air Charter Service

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SLIDE 6 “ Highlights No bullshit approach to what mental health actually means. Most common misconceptions about mental illness. A variety of antidotes to deal with stress and anxiety at work. Group exercises that fuel open discussion and an honest dialogue about mental health Must know signs of depression and an anxiety disorder. The Audience Will.. Learn about scientifjcally proven tools they will use for a lifetime to help manage anxiety and stress in the workplace Understand how our thoughts effect our feelings and behaviour and how to use the basics of CBT to our advantage Participate in a mindfulness meditation practice and feel the benefjts immediately Be provided with local and online resources to help them continue to make their mental health a priority Sessions like this help to shed light into this important area of society and help to demystify a subject that has traditionally been treated very taboo. The work Scott is doing through Depression to Expression is not just important but critical to help individuals facing these issues and for the family and friends who support them. Highly recommended!” – Jeremy Brenner - Lead, Corporate Responsibility at Loyalty One PRESENTATION

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SLIDE 7 Is Scott a medical doctor?

Nope. I’m just a guy who deals with a mental illness

and has heard from thousands of people around the world. I know why people don’t speak up to co-workers. I know what employees need to pong tables and beer fridges). Let’s meet in person or jump on a call to discuss more! How much does Scott charge? Scott offers extremely competitive rates.

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How long is the presentation? The presentation is one hour but may be longer depending on the Q+A period at the end. What is needed? A projector screen and microphone (depending on the size of audience). The audience is also asked to bring a notebook for exercises during the presentation. More Questions? Get in Touch!

70% of Canadian employees are concerned about the psychological health of their workplace

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SLIDE 8 TESTIMONIALS It takes a tremendous amount of bravery to do what Scott does. He destigmatizes mental illness with humor, style, and a deep undercurrent of compassion. ” – Miller Williams, Maui Hawaii Scott’s work helped lead me to start an anxiety and depression peer support group in my city and conquer a number of personal challenges at full speed.” – Michael Porter, Indianapolis Usa

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Scott used his sense of humour to be incredibly relatable and remove any discomfort around a topic that is often stigmatized. Our attendees appreciated his ability to connect with audience members on a personal level while bringing a sense of inclusivity and communal strength to the group.” – Neil Martin, Co-founder of Project Spaces

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Scott’s positive attitude and helpful advice has helped me through so much over the years. I am truly thankful for the time and effort he puts into creating his life saving content.” – Emmie Togneri, Lancaster Uk Scott continues to give me a reason not to give up, not to allow depression to control me... to just keep pushing through. His humanity keeps me going.” – Anilan Hirasen, Duran South Africa

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SLIDE 9 More importantly he shares how he manages these illnesses successfully. Through cognitive and physical exercises, daily meditation and mindfulness practice, Scott has a personal recipe for mental wellness—one he feels compelled to share with others. ABOUT SCOTT

Since 2013, Scott has been speaking openly about his mental illness diagnoses of clinical depression and an anxiety disorder.

Mental Health First Aid Certifjed | ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certifjed Mindfulness Educator Training (Mindful Schools) Certifjed

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Get in Touch

(647) 803-4773 scott@depressiontoexpression.com