Kevin Hines: Motivational Speaker
Mental health keynote speaker and suicide prevention advocate Kevin Hines inspires resilience, hope, and psychological wellbeing through his extraordinary story of survival, recovery, and purpose.
Quick Facts:
- International keynote speaker on mental health and suicide prevention.
- Award-winning mental health advocate, author, and documentary filmmaker.
- Internationally recognized survivor and leading voice for suicide prevention.
- Expert on resilience, psychological wellbeing, and bipolar disorder awareness.
- Formats:
Mental Health Keynote Speaker | Suicide Prevention Advocate
- Audiences:
Corporate organizations, healthcare professionals, educational institutions, government agencies, military organizations, first responders, nonprofit organizations, leadership teams, HR professionals, and conferences
- Outcomes:
- Recognize the importance of mental health awareness, early intervention, and compassionate leadership.
- Learn practical strategies for building resilience and supporting colleagues, friends, and family members.
- Foster cultures that reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and prioritize psychological wellbeing.
- Travels from: San Francisco, CA
- **Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Kevin Hines is an internationally recognized mental health keynote speaker, suicide prevention advocate, bestselling author, and award-winning documentary filmmaker whose extraordinary story of survival has inspired millions around the world. Following his survival of a suicide attempt from the Golden Gate Bridge, Kevin dedicated his life to helping others recognize that recovery is possible, hope exists, and every life has immeasurable value.
Living with bipolar disorder, Kevin brings both lived experience and decades of advocacy to his work, delivering powerful presentations that educate audiences about mental health, resilience, suicide prevention, and emotional wellbeing. His message challenges stigma while equipping individuals, leaders, educators, and organizations with practical strategies to recognize warning signs, support those in crisis, and build cultures where people feel safe seeking help.
For more than two decades, Kevin has spoken to audiences across healthcare, corporate organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, military organizations, and nonprofit groups. Having delivered thousands of presentations to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, he is recognized as one of the leading voices in global mental health advocacy. His authentic storytelling, evidence-informed insights, and compassionate approach create lasting impact while encouraging audiences to prioritize connection, empathy, and psychological safety.
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