While depression is often a somber topic, Stand Up for Mental Health out of Vancouver, British Columbia, has created a comedy campaign to help fight the stigma. The founder, David Granirer, is a counselor and stand-up comic who also has depression. He started Stand Up for Mental Health in 2004, teaching stand-up comedy to recovering addicts and cancer patients.
“I’ve had students overcome long standing depressions and phobias, not to mention increasing their confidence and self-esteem. There’s something incredibly healing about telling a roomful of people exactly who you are and having them laugh and cheer.” – David Granirer
Stand Up for Mental Health has given over 500 shows for mental health organizations, government departments, corporations, universities, correctional facilities, and the military.
For more information on Stand Up for Mental Health including shows, purchasing DVDs, or even to attend a training, go to standupformentalhealth.com