Our Teen Speakers Program empowers youth to speak out about depressive disorders.  If you are interested in becoming a Teen Speaker, please read the information below.

Benefits for Teen Speakers

Teen Speakers:

• Become active and empowered in their own care
• Receive support from and are connected to other teens who experience depressive disorders
• Learn more about depressive disorders
• Increase their public speaking skills
• Are given opportunities to serve their community

Criteria for Teen Speakers

• Personal experience with depression or bipolar disorder or personal experience supporting someone with depression or bipolar disorder
• Comfortable talking about mental health issues
• Willing to talk to peers, teachers, and clinicians about mental health issues
• Parental/therapist support
• Written parental/guardian consent
• Within the ages of 14-22
• Message is consistent with our mission and purpose

Want to Sign Up?

Send an email to info@familyaware.org.