NAVIGATING THE STORM. A Journey with Anxiety, Suicide, and Mental Health

Ryan Painter is a consultant, public speaker, and freelance political columnist. He writes primarily on Canadian political issues and appears in the National Post, The Hub, and Huffington Post Canada and is a weekly panelist on Toronto am640 "Think Tank." As a speaker, he speaks on his experience navigating the world of politics as a political staffer former school board trustee, and chair of the board. He also speaks about his experience with mental illness, anxiety, depression, and suicide, and how he overcame these challenges through a combination of his faith, family, and forgiveness.

Ryan will discuss his experiences with anxiety and suicide, common myths about anxiety, some shocking statistics about suicide globally and in Canada, and how he has found support and relief. He will also provide challenges at the end of his presentation to participants to help open more discussions about mental health.