Donna Thistlethwaite

Benefits of Hiring a Live Experienced Speaker In a life full of stress, struggle, and heartbreaks, a lot of people are affected by depression and other mental health problems. However, most issues are psychological and can be resolved with a proper mindset and positive thinking. However, sometimes, finding motivation from within is difficult; thus, hiring a Lived Experience Speaker is the best option. Here are a few benefits of hiring a female speaker if you are suffering from mental health problems. 1. Increased Awareness One of the primary reasons for depression is a lack of awareness. Most people fail to recognize the problem to its core, which stops them from recovering. A lived experienced speaker increases your awareness and helps identify the real issues and sideline those that don't matter. 2. Positively Impacted A female speaker can have a positive impact on the listeners' minds. Depression is mostly associated with being stuck in the past and ig...

Reasons for Booking Donna include:  It has been established that wellness programs can generate an ROI of 2.3+ for businesses.  Poor mental health is a significant risk for organisations, costing the economy $11B per year.  20% of Australians experience a mental health condition each year, 45% in their lifetime.  Eight Australians attempt suicide every hour.  The impact of poor mental health on families, the companies that employ these people and the broader community is significant. Benefits For Your Audience Include:  Donna’s talks raise awareness, inspire the listener and offer effective strategies to reduce the risk of a mental health crisis.  Participants will be profoundly and positively impacted by Donna's talks and will realise that their current and future challenges are surmountable.  Participants take away effective strategies to build their capacity for work and broader life and reduce the risk of a mental health crisis. ...