The Mental Health Keynote Speaker Your Audience Won't Forget
Frank King is a mental health keynote speaker and suicide prevention expert who blends twenty years of professional comedy, decades of lived experience, and research-backed education into a keynote tailored to your industry, audience, and culture. People laugh, lean in, and leave knowing how to save a life.
A Keynote That Turns Awareness Into Action. for mental health keynote speaker
mental health keynote speaker Most mental health talks inform and then fade. Frank's does something rarer: he uses laughter to lower defenses, tells the truth about depression and suicidal ideation from the inside, and hands every attendee the concrete skill of asking one direct question. That's the difference between a nice session and a room full of people ready to help.
Built Around Your Event, Not a Template
Signature Keynote: Save a Life in 5 Minutes
Frank's most-requested keynote teaches any audience how to recognize warning signs, ask directly about Our mental health keynote speaker services ensure suicide, and connect someone with help — a life-saving skill in a single unforgettable session.
Conference Keynotes & General Sessions
Open or close your conference with a 30–90 minute keynote tailored to your theme, from opening energy to a closing call to action that people carry home. Learn more about our mental health keynote speaker offerings.
Virtual & Hybrid Keynotes
Highly interactive online presentations for remote teams and multi-site organizations, engineered to hold attention through a screen.
Industry-Tailored Programs
Healthcare, education, government, first responders, corporate, associations, construction, agriculture, and more — researched and customized to each room.
Frank had our audience roaring one minute and completely silent the next. Weeks later people were still talking about it — and still checking in on each other. That's the impact you hope for and rarely get.Meeting Planner National Association Conference
Mental Health Keynote FAQ
What makes Frank King different from other mental health speakers?
Very few speakers combine twenty years as a professional comedian, decades of lived experience with depression and suicidal ideation, and research-backed suicide prevention training. Frank turns a hard subject into a keynote audiences remember and act on.
What is Frank's signature keynote?
Save a Life in 5 Minutes teaches audiences how to recognize warning signs, ask directly about suicide, and connect someone with help. It is his most-requested keynote and works across industries.
Does Frank customize the keynote to our industry?
Yes. Every keynote is tailored to the audience, industry, conference goals, and organizational culture. Frank researches your world so the examples, statistics, and stories land with your specific room.
How long is a typical keynote?
Presentations typically run 30 to 90 minutes, though half-day and full-day workshops are available. Frank will recommend a length based on your agenda and goals.
Is it appropriate to use humor when discussing suicide?
Absolutely, when done responsibly. Frank never jokes about suicide itself. He uses humor to reduce stigma, lower anxiety, and make difficult conversations easier to begin.
Does Frank speak virtually and internationally?
Yes to both. Virtual presentations are highly engaging and interactive, and Frank speaks internationally as well as across all 50 states.
Can attendees earn CE or CME credit?
Many presentations qualify for CE, CME, or professional development credit when arranged through approved providers. Availability depends on your accrediting organization.
What do attendees remember most afterward?
That asking one direct question can save a life — and that they personally have the power to make a difference.
Will attendees leave with practical takeaways?
Absolutely. Every audience leaves with clear, actionable steps they can use immediately — recognize the warning signs, ask the question, and connect someone to help.
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