It's Not OK, but It Will Be: Why Your Life Is Worth It
This one (1) hour speech details Emma's personal experience with bullying, social media harassment, depression, anxiety, substance use and suicide ideation. Emma shares how she overcame the challenges in her life and how other people struggling can seek support and recognize that their life is worth living, too. Emma inspires participants to recognize their worth and fight for the life they want. 15 to 20 minutes is allocated after the speech for questions and comments, for a total time allotment of 1 hour, 30 minutes.
I'm Not OK: What I Wish My Parents Knew About My Mental Health
This one (1) hour speech details Emma's personal experiences with bullying, social media harassment, depression, anxiety, substance use and suicide ideation. Emma shares how parents, caregivers, and families can have meaningful conversations with their youth about mental health and provides insight on what works for youth suicide prevention. Emma inspires parents to recognize the signs of suicide in their child and have lifesaving conversations. 15 to 20 minutes is allocated after the speech for questions and comments, for a total time allotment of 1 hour, 30 minutes.
I Survived Suicide - Please Don't Feel Bad for Me
This one (1) hour speech details Emma's personal experience with surviving suicide and the stigmas and shame that exist for suicide survivors. Emma offers insight on how communities can do better on supporting those with lived experience and gives a framework for updated language and talking about suicide safely. 15 to 20 minutes is allocated after the speech for questions and comments, for a total time allotment of 1 hour, 30 minutes.