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TED Talk Sensation Kevin Breel in Norwood on November 4th

Acclaimed comedian and mental health activist to present "Confessions of a Depressed Comic" at the Norwood Theatre!

The IAM Strong Foundation is proud to present “Confessions of a Depressed Comic, An Evening with Kevin Breel,” comedian, mental health activist, and writer. This event is sponsored by Westwood-Mansfield Pediatric Associates with the support of The Norwood Theatre. Breel will be speaking at The Norwood Theatre, 109 Central Street in Norwood, on Wednesday, November 4th. Doors open at 7 PM and the program begins at 7:30 PM. A panel discussion will follow Kevin Breel’s presentation, entitled “Personal Reflections. . . Living with Teenagers Struggling with Mental Health Issues.” Panelists will include Kevin Breel and Patrick Sweeney, M.Ed., LMHC, Behavioral Therapist for Westwood-Mansfield Pediatric Associates, as well as panelists speaking from the parent and college student perspectives.

Kevin Breel has presented all over the world, and his TED talk, “Confessions of a Depressed Comic,” is one of the most watched TED talks ever. Mr. Breel is one of the national spokespeople for the Bell LET’S TALK campaign, an initiative which has raised over 70 million dollars for mental health services. His book debut, “Boy Meets Depression,” was released on September 15th.

The IAM Strong Foundation, which seeks to shatter the stigma of mental health challenges in adolescents, is thrilled to present Kevin Breel to our community. The program is recommended for high school age and up, and is free and open to the public. New socks and underwear will be accepted for donation at the door, to benefit adults and teens receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

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