“Mental” is a powerful keynote rooted in David Giffen’s personal journey and professional experience as a first responder, mental health specialist, and trauma-informed leader. In a world where mental health crises are on the rise, David explores how leaders can create spaces that foster resilience, support recovery, and prioritize well-being in high-pressure environments. Through lived-experience storytelling and practical takeaways, David shares strategies that leaders and organizations can implement to develop compassionate, trauma-informed, and harm reduction-focused approaches to mental health.

Attendees will learn how to embrace mental health challenges as opportunities for growth, build supportive environments, and lead with empathy in the face of adversity. Whether in the workplace, community, or personal life, this keynote empowers audiences to break the stigma around mental health and foster healing in others and themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Practical tools for trauma-informed leadership and mental health support

• Strategies for fostering resilience and wellness in high-stress environments

• Actionable approaches to harm reduction and compassionate care