Damon Tweedy, Meg Kissinger, and Mary Gauthier deliver expertise and boundless compassion, outlining how we can best address mental health.

In his book Facing The Unseen, bestselling author, and professor of psychiatry Dr. Damon Tweedy guides us through his days as a practicing physician. Damon illustrates how to provide a more comprehensive and integrated approach to health care–encouraging audiences to consider the broader implications of mental health within the medical system, and how we can better care for one another.

Meg Kissinger, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and author, will help you think about mental illness in a new light. Her book While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence has earned praise for its reporting, compassion, and surprising humor. In her talks, Meg shares what she learned about the mental healthcare system as an investigative reporter and also personally as a sister and daughter of family members with mental illness. Meg details the tortured history of the mental health care system in America and offers concrete action steps to help those who suffer. She also shares how her brother has shown her how to live gratefully and gracefully despite navigating mental illness. |

Mary Gauthier’s early life was marked by trauma, addiction, and other challenges. She felt lost and disconnected. However, her passion for music and writing ultimately became her lifeline. Music provided a sense of purpose and connection. It helped her overcome her struggles and build a successful career as a singer-songwriter.
Through her speeches, Mary shares her personal journey with raw honesty and vulnerability. She explores the themes of addiction, trauma and resilience with a focus on recovery, healing, and personal growth. Drawing on her experiences as a successful artist, Mary also offers insights into the creative process.
For more information on booking one of these speakers for in-person or virtual events, please contact Colleen Osborne by emailing colleen.osborne@macmillan.com or calling (917) 697-2063.