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John Melnick - Mental Health Speaker
John Melnick, an inspiring author and speaker, is dedicated to helping people rise above their challenges, particularly in the realm of mental health.
Welcome!
I love playing golf, watching baseball, and viewing movies that make me think. As a busy professional speaker and new author, John Melnick, I strive to balance a challenging schedule with spending quality time with my family.
I also live with severe depression. Thanks to my supportive family, a good doctor, and the right medication, I am able to RISE ABOVE my challenges and lead a fulfilling life, contributing positively to my community. I am sharing my story because I want to get people talking about mental health issues.
Face it—mental illness concerns us all.
On September 19, 2002, during a deep depression, I attempted suicide for the third time by swimming fully clothed in a business suit into the swift-flowing, deep Red River. In that moment, I decided I wanted to live. I swam out and spent the next six weeks in the mental health ward at Victoria General Hospital. I have been in recovery ever since.
I have concluded that we must smash the stigma that prevents us from speaking about mental health issues if we are to improve mental health conditions and truly RISE ABOVE.
My Mission
As an author and speaker, John Melnick is dedicated to sharing insights on how to rise above challenges and improve mental health.
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