Discover How to Create the Ultimate Mental Health Event

Ensure your Audience is Engaged, Entertained, & Informed!

A recent study found that 84% of workers experienced at least one mental health challenge over the last year. That’s why holding a mental health event is one of the best things organizations can do. Find out how to make your event as impactful as possible with our free Mental Health Event Playbook created by one of today’s most in-demand mental health speakers – Mike Veny.

All the Strategies & Guidance You Need in One Convenient Resource

As a mental health keynote speaker with over a decade of experience, Mike has presented at countless events—from corporate conventions to community gatherings. Over the years, he’s observed what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to creating impactful mental health awareness events.

That’s why he wrote Creating Impactful Mental Health Events: A Planner’s Playbook. This comprehensive guide is packed with proven strategies to:

  • Drive Event Attendance: Learn how to create buzz and ensure your event stands out, even during the most crowded times of the year.
  • Deliver Fresh Ideas: Discover innovative themes, formats, and activities that resonate with today’s audiences.
  • Make a Real Difference: Design events that inspire action, support suicide prevention efforts, and help attendees live their best lives.

Whether you're planning a conference, workplace training, or community gathering, this playbook will equip you with the tools and insights you need to make your event unforgettable—and life-changing.

Here's How It Works

Step 1

Download the Playbook

Get instant access to the ultimate guide for crafting impactful mental health events that inspire and engage.

Step 2

Spark Inspiration

Use the playbook to brainstorm fresh, creative ideas that resonate with your audience and set your event apart.

Step 3

Plan with Purpose

Transform your ideas into a clear, actionable, and measurable event strategy that ensures maximum impact and success.

Mike Veny, workplace mental health speaker, author, and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®, sits centered on a black tufted leather couch in a professional studio portrait. He leans slightly forward with his elbows resting on his thighs and his hands relaxed, conveying approachability and quiet confidence. He wears a fitted black button-down shirt with the top buttons open, dark blue textured jeans with a subtle distressed pattern, and black-and-white athletic sneakers. A metallic watch is visible on his left wrist. Mike’s head is clean-shaven, and his facial expression is calm, focused, and present, with direct eye contact toward the camera that suggests trust, authenticity, and leadership. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting his face while creating gentle shadows that add depth and dimension. The background features a neutral, mottled gray studio backdrop with warm undertones, complementing the overall earthy, grounded color palette. The floor appears to be polished concrete, adding a modern, minimalistic feel. The composition is symmetrical and balanced, with Mike positioned centrally, reinforcing a sense of stability, resilience, and professionalism—qualities aligned with his work in workplace mental health, leadership, and emotional well-being.

Mike Veny is fiercely committed to empowering employees to discover the gift of emotional wellness and resilience, enabling them to accelerate personal and professional growth while combating burnout. You’ve come to the right place if you are looking for a proven speaker who can transform your attendees by addressing mental health, team building, belonging, and overall well-being.

Mike Veny is the winner of Acquisition International Magazine’s 2025 Global Excellence Award and Corporate LiveWire’s 2022, 2023, & 2024 Innovation & Excellence Award for his work as a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®. He also won NAMI New York State’s 2023 Leader Of Mental Health Awareness award.

As a PM360 ELITE Award Winner, he was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry for his work with patient advocacy. Determined to overcome a lifetime of serious mental health challenges, Mike’s career began as a professional drummer and evolved into becoming a change maker in the workplace wellness industry.

Mike is a proud member of Meeting Professionals International.

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Event Playbook Now!

Don’t waste time and money staging a mental health event that fails to resonate with your audience. Learn from an expert how to make sure your event stands out and makes a lasting impact.

Fill out the form to get instant access to Creating  Impactful Mental Health Events: A Planner’s Playbook. This book is filled with the strategies you need to know to create an unforgettable event!