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David Woods Bartley
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- David Woods Bartley, a dynamic speaker, storyteller and writer who opens minds, touches hearts, and inspires others to action by sharing his journey from mental “hellness” to mental wellness.
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Meet David Woods Bartley
Like most people, David Woods Bartley has seen his fair share of successes and setbacks; from directing a nationally recognized nonprofit to battling a life-threatening mental illness. But over the last seven years, David has successfully navigated from the isolation of mental “hellness” to the inclusive space of mental wellness.
Currently, David is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the International Association for Youth Mental Health, the National Storytelling Network’s Healing Story Alliance, and Active Minds. David holds certifications in Mental Health First Aid for Adults and Youth, SafeTALK (Suicide Awareness for Everyone), and is a national trainer for the groundbreaking suicide prevention technique known as QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer).
David has been invited to speak before a wide range of domestic and international audiences, giving keynote speeches and leading workshops on a variety of aspects of mental health, including suicide awareness and prevention, the power of connection to create hope, and the use of language as a tool for healing.
In addition to giving a TEDx talk in the fall of 2018, David has been invited to present to organizations such as the United States Food and Drug administration, the Army Corps of Engineers, Novartis, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Lyft, Sutter Health, Vision Service Plan, the University of Connecticut, the California Northstate School of Medicine, UC Davis, Sacramento State, William Jessup University, along with various faith denominations, law enforcement agencies and community organizations at the local, state and national level.
David’s goal for each speech and workshop is the same: to shed light on the issue of mental illness, teach people how to leverage curiosity to overcome our fears and use connection to create hope.
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Sometimes what hurts the most can’t be seen; but, sometimes what helps the most is easy to do.
This talk serves as an excellent introductory talk about mental health by detailing my lived
experience with depression.
Questions Answered:
- What was the cause of my mental illness?
- What have I learned about mental illness and mental health?
- What can we do to help ourselves and others?
Key Takeaways:
- Mental illness is typically caused by a combination of factors.
- Mental illness is never the choice or fault of the individual.
- Mental health is achievable, and connection is the foundation.
From mental “hellness” to mental wellness; a journey of understanding, surrender, and acceptance.
This talk highlights the three signposts found on a quest from mental illness to mental health.
Questions Answered
- What are the components of understanding?
- When is it time to surrender and how to do so?
- Why is acceptance so critical to mental health?
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding is about becoming aware, educated and willing.
- The key difference between giving up and surrender.
- The importance of accepting personal responsibility to do the work of wellness and accepting help from others.
Remodeling a life dived into a life united; using whole person care to build and sustain mental health
The talk highlights the impact of mental illness on the whole of a person, and then outlines a way in which a life can be rebuilt into one that is characterized by and decorated with mental health.
Questions Answered
- How much does mental illness impact us?
- What can we do to counter the wide ranging negative influence?
- Is it possible to experience true mental health?
Key Takeaways:
- Mental illness impacts our body, our mind and our spirit.
- Mental health can only happen if we take care of the same, and only if we make our personal wellness the top priority in our lives.
- Mental illness causes great harm to our life, severely impacting our foundation and structure. But, it is possible to remodel our life into one that is characterized by mental health.
Moving from isolation to inclusion using the power of connection; 3 simple ways to unite with others.
Connection is the foundation of mental health, and while important to our wellbeing, many feel they don’t know how to create it. The workshop teaches three methods that are easy to learn and highly effective at creating connection with others for mutual benefit.
Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the workshop, participants will learn:
- A method for consistently remembering a person’s name.
- The importance of questions and what kinds to ask.
- The do’s, don’ts and power of the handwritten note.
Putting your self-care on a pedestal; 3 steps to creating a wellness plan.
Self-care is the foundation of mental health, and the workshop teaches students the why, what, and how of creating a personalized plan for holistic wellness.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of the workshop, participants will learn:
- Why self-care is critical to mental health.
- How to define their individual and personal needs.
- Create a personalized wellness plan for each area of need.
I don’t know what to say; learning the language of mental health
Words have great power, and those in need stand to suffer when we say the wrong thing but can benefit when we chose to use the right words to express our concern and support.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of the workshop, participants will learn:
- The types of statements that are most harmful to make.
- How to create a safe space so a person can freely share.
- The types of statements that are most beneficial.
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