Stand
Up For Mental Health teaches stand up comedy to people with mental illness. By
doing stand up comedy, something that most so-called “normal” people
would never want to attempt, the Stand Up For Mental Health comics fight stigma
by demonstrating what people with mental illness are capable of.
This
45-60 minute show, MC’d by counsellor and stand up comic David Granirer is
not only hilarious, but also helps people re-evaluate their attitudes towards
mental illness and addictions. It's great for an AGM, fundraiser, staff and volunteer
appreciation night or any public event.
The comic’s acts look at
the lighter side of their mental health journeys, and spread a message of hope
and empowerment. Because this message is delivered with humour, people want to
hear it. It also puts a human face to mental illness and addictions.
So often conferences and events bring in experts to talk about mental illness.
This is a chance to actually hear from the people who have it. And what they have
to say will surprise and delight you!
Stand Up For Mental Health: Fighting Stigma in the Workplace!
Led by counsellor and stand up comic David Granirer, Stand
Up For Mental Health teaches people with mental illness to do stand up comedy
about their mental health journeys. By doing stand up comedy, something that most
so-called “normal” people would never want to attempt, the Stand Up
For Mental Health comics show your employees what people with mental illness are
capable of.
This presentation is not only hilarious,
but also includes a facilitated discussion and learning points that help your
people re-evaluate their attitudes towards mental illness in the workplace.
Because this mental health message is delivered with humour, people want
to hear it. It also puts a human face to mental illness.
Your people
will learn: • About the challenges people with mental illness face at
work. • How people with mental illness can exceed expectations when given
the proper support. • How to support people with mental illness in the
workplace. • How talking about and accepting mental illness is the key
to allowing people to function at their full potential.
This presentation
is 45-90 minutes and wil be customized for your group or organization.
