Talk: The Power of Language for Mental Health

As one of the most sought-after mental health speakers in the country, Ross Szabo provides an honest, humorous and relatable approach to mental health. He believes we can teach mental health the same way we teach physical health, and can use lessons to teach people about brain development, vocabulary, coping skills, healthy relationships, how to help others, and most importantly, how to take care of their minds. Ross uses his story with mental health disorders and trauma to help others feel comfortable addressing challenges in their own lives. His talk focuses on the importance of mental health literacy as a way to give people the language they need to truly address mental health the same way they manage their physical health.

About Ross

Ross Szabo is an award-winning speaker, author and teacher. Ross is a founding faculty member and Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA, a school for students in grades 6-12. He created a weekly program where students learn about mental health every year of their education. Ross grew up in a family with severe mental health disorders and no one knew how to talk about emotions. He started sharing his personal story with bipolar disorder when he was 17. Since that time Ross has spoken to over 2 million people, helped create the youth mental health movement in this country and is now shaping the future of mental health education. He is the author of “A Kids Book About Anxiety”, and has been featured by press outlets nationwide, including Newsweek, Washington Post and Dr. Phil.