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Mark Henick

Mental Health Advocate and Strategist | Top 50 TEDx Speaker

Mark Henick
Why We Choose Suicide
ETalk: Bell Let's Talk Heroes
Kindness of Strangers
How Can Companies Improve their Approach to Mental Illness
Finding the Stranger Who Saved My Life
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Mark Henick
Why We Choose Suicide
ETalk: Bell Let's Talk Heroes
Kindness of Strangers
How Can Companies Improve their Approach to Mental Illness
Finding the Stranger Who Saved My Life

Having been viewed and shared millions of times, Mark Henick’s TEDx talk, “Why We Choose Suicide,” is among the most watched in the world. He has dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change when it comes to mental health. His talks are informed by his direct experience and explore his diverse and unique perspective as someone who has been a patient, professional, policy influencer, and public figure in the mental health system.

Over the last 20 years, Henick has appeared in hundreds of television, radio, print, and online features about mental health. His bylines include CNN, CNBC, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, and many others. People magazine called Henick “one of Canada’s most prominent mental health advocates”.

Henick released his first book, So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression, and Resilience, in 2021. Television host Rosie O’Donnell said, “So-Called Normal is beautifully written, heart-wrenching, and hopeful.” Kirkus Reviews described it as “[A]n elegantly written memoir that discovers hope in the darkest of moments.” Henick is also the host and executive producer of two podcasts, So-Called Normal and Living Well, where he has spoken with hundreds of experts, celebrities, and public figures about mental health.

Previously, Henick served as the youngest ever board director for the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the youngest ever president of a provincial Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) division. He has worked as a frontline clinician, program manager, and as National Director of Strategic Initiatives for CMHA. Presently, Henick runs a boutique mental health media consulting firm and is a high-demand international keynote speaker on recovery, resilience, and connection.

Henick holds a Master of Science in child development and a Bachelor of Arts with honours in the interdisciplinary study of psychology and philosophy. He is currently completing graduate certificates in applied neuroscience at King’s College London and cognitive psychology at the University of Cambridge.

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

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  • Grateful that we could welcome Mark Henick to talk about mental health as part of our Webinar Wednesday series for ACFO-ACAF members. Always a relevant topic but perhaps never more so than now.

  • Mark was amazing. He received a well-deserved standing ovation. Many people connected and spoke to him afterwards. He was inspiring, honest, funny and open and real!

  • Mark Henick delivered a terrific presentation that was relevant and thought-provoking. He shared his personal and professional experiences in an authentic way that really connected with the audience and linked back to positive, meaningful messages about mental health support in Canada.

  • Mark’s genuine concern for those dealing with a mental health challenge is only matched by his courage and commitment to sharing his story in the most powerful way imaginable. If your audience is ready to be confronted by this terrific young speaker, Mark will leave a lasting impression.

  • With passion and grace, Mark is a formidable thinker in our culture today.

  • Mark was excellent, fantastic, easy to deal with and shared a great story. Definitely would recommend him as a speaker. His story touched 200 students and about 40 who were in the audience. Great presentation.

  • I wanted to express our deepest appreciation for your incredible plenary session at i4 2023. Your words touched our hearts and ignited a spark of motivation within each of us. Thank you for sharing your story and passion with us.

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