3 BROTHERS – 2 SUICIDES
1 POWERFUL STORY
Let's save lives by combating the stigma surrounding mental health
WHO IS DENNIS GILLAN?
Dennis Gillan is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary story of perseverance. After years of self-imposed silence regarding the suicide deaths of his brothers, Dennis shares his story of survival and the audience responds!
As a professional mental health advocate, speaker, and author, Dennis brings his inspirational story to audiences and venues anywhere and everywhere. It helps that he is not a licensed counselor, just a guy who had two very tragic losses to suicide, his two brothers. Dennis is a much sought-after speaker because he is able to communicate his message in an inspiring way, and often his talks end with standing ovations.
Contact him today to book your event.
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Depression/Trauma
The folks at Harvard Health nailed it when they wrote: “Sadness touches our lives at different times, but usually comes and goes. Depression, in contrast, often has enormous depth and staying power. It is more than a passing bout of “the blues.” Depression can leave you feeling continuously burdened and can squash the joy you once got out of pleasurable activities.”
Research has found that many folks who die by suicide experience some form of mental illness, and depression sits atop that list. Current research is also looking at the role a significant trauma in one’s life plays into suicide, and more studies need to be conducted here.
#depression #trauma
Bipolar
The risk of suicide is high among people with bipolar disorder; an estimated 1 of 4 people attempt suicide, and 1 of 10 complete. Bipolar disorder, once known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression, is a form of depression in which periods of deep depression alternate with periods of hyperactivity and uncontrolled elation (mania).
The highest of highs coupled with the lowest of lows, it’s a brutal disease. About 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6 percent of the population, age 18 and older in any given year, have bipolar disorder.
#bipolar
Suicide
According the World Health Organization, close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Here in America, we lose one person every 11 minutes for an annual total of 47,646 good people a year making suicide the 12th leading cause of death overall. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsrr/vsrr024.pdf
Suicide is preventable, and it starts with us having a conversation around mental health. Dennis is a great conversation starter having been down this road—twice.
#mentalhealth
Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in America
45979
People Die Every Year From Suicides *2020
79
Of Suicides Are Men
3
Attempts Made by Women vs Men
Audiences & Venues
Our audiences include K-12 schools and camps, colleges and universities, local and state government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations.
Colleges
The college years can be stressful, and many young people are headed to college with an already diagnosed mental health condition. This audience perfect for this talk as Dennis will hit on alcohol use, hazing, the role of therapy in his life, and the services available to the students at your school! His delivery makes this talk very relatable as he uses humor and sometimes a DJ to get his message across…and it’s a message of hope and perseverance!
Corporations
The rate of workplace suicides has climbed drastically since 2007, and many of us can spend more time with our co-workers than our families. That is why it is important to bring Dennis in to your organization to review the warning signs that may point to a co-worker who may be dealing with a mental health issue. Dennis will also use your valuable time to review local resources and he will expertly review your Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Dennis used his workplace EAP to get back on his feet after his losses and he’s been a big fan of therapy ever since.
Communities
When it comes to mental health issues, a lot of the heavy lifting occurs at the community level and that is why Dennis takes his message to civic organizations, churches, homeless shelters, and basically any group that cares about mental health. It truly takes a village, and your village needs to hear Dennis’s story. Support the national dialogue by getting involved and building awareness of mental health problems in your community, and Dennis can help you do just that!
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Mental Health Speaker & Suicide Prevention Advocate
Why Book Dennis?
Dennis Gillan lost two brothers to suicide and handled each one very differently. Your audience will benefit from his experiences and will come to learn why he is a big fan of professional counseling and other life lessons.
Communicating Effectively By:
Inspiring Hope
Relatable To Everyone
Softens Subject With Humor
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