Mike Shoreman’s TEDx Talk at TEDxWesternU

How to keep going when life seems impossible

Mike Shoreman speaks about what he calls "finding your 4" and the importance of shifting the stigma around mental health. Mike Shoreman is a mental health and accessibility educator with over two decades of experience in corporate communications. In 2022, Mike became the first person with disabilities to cross all 5 Great Lakes, leading one of the largest youth mental health awareness campaigns in Canadian history. Mike is an accomplished writer, best-selling author and he is the subject of Matthew Wagner’s feature film ‘When Hope Breaks Through,’ exploring the Canadian mental health crisis. His work has been recognized by the Mood Disorder Society of Canada as the recipient of the 2022 Mental Health Leadership Award. He is a 2023 Ontario Premier’s Award nominee and has been recognized by the Ontario Legislative Assembly, the House of Commons, and the Prime Minister.

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