Mental Health Speaker Donna Thistlethwaite


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.
Increased normalisation of mental health discussions and a reduction in stigma.
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