What role do storytellers play in shaping how we view mental health?

This dynamic conversation brings together voices from across genres and platforms to explore its impact — on screen, behind the scenes, and in the world beyond entertainment.

Panelists: 

• Stephanie “Sam” Haber – Supervising Producer, Love on The Spectrum, US – S3

• Felischa Marye – Writer, Director, Producer, 13 Reasons Why

• Diana Chao – Founder and Executive Director, Letters to Strangers

• Ed Crasnick – Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer with Self-Help Comedy Hour

• Reef Karim – Neuroscientist, Psychiatrist, Creator with MadGeniusNow

• Erin Raftery Ryan – Executive Director and Executive Producer, NAMIWLA

Moderated by: 

Maureen Isern - The Shift

Thursday, January 19, 2023

5:00-6:30 pm PST