Planting the Seed Session #3

with Michael Hammond

Session Description:

When we don’t understand something like mental illness, we lean on old mantras like “think positive” or “it’s all in your head.” It’s what we say when we don’t know what to say. In this presentation, we’ll learn what mental illness actually is, so we can support each other effectively. Whether we’re trying to help our child, friend or colleague, tackling mental illness starts with facts. Learn what to do when you don’t know what to do.

Presenter Bio:

Michael Hammond is a communications professional in the federal public service and mental health public speaker with the Federal Speakers Bureau on Mental Health. A Suzuki father with two daughters playing violin, Michael is also married to a Suzuki teacher. In addition to his volunteer efforts in the public service, Michael is a dedicated community volunteer in west Ottawa with the Knights of Columbus and other groups. His main form of mental health therapy is gardening as well as creative writing. He has released four novels independently. Visit his public speaking and author’s website here.