Sep 20, 2015 gaining fame after his 20 ted talk titled confessions of a depressed comic went viral on youtube, breel, 22, has since used his popularity to bring awareness to mental health issues, especially among young adults. His talent on the comedy circuit has caused breel to surge, becoming one of the most successful young acts in canadian history. Amy judd, global news, reports that when asked whats the best thing to come out of his talk, breel says its that its enabled people to converse more readily about this topic when asked how sharing his story has changed him, kevin breel told mind your mind that its been significantly freeing. Kevin book center for strategic and international studies. Xpresso book tours is another of the premier blog tour sites for your ebook or print book it has a reach of over 1,200 bloggers, and that means you could be seen by tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands. Josh shipp, the teen whisperer, tv personality and author kevin breel writes and talks about things that most people dont discuss. As a writer, his debut memoir boy meets depression achieved critical acclaim. Josh shipp, tv host and inc 30 under 30 kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at 19 his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. For example, if your book will be released in january, and you wish to plan a virtual book tour in february, you will need to book the tour in december. Kevin breel is a 21yearold writer, standup comic, and activist for mental health. Mar 24, 2017 about kevin breel kevin breel is a writer and comedian. How our obsession with meat is killing us and what we can do about it coming october 6th. Forbes magazine called it a small book well worth reading and npr dubbed it honest and compelling. It can even afflict the young, such as 21yearold comedian kevin breel.
Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male and depressed in a culture that has no place for that. Kevin breels tedx talk, confessions of a depressed comic, has garnered more than four million views, making it one of the most watched ted talks ever on mental health. Boy meets depression is a book that explores what it means to struggle and tells an honest, heartfelt story about how a meaningful life isnt found in perfection, its found in our ability to heal and accept the dark parts of ourselves. His story so powerfully told in his viral tedx talk, confessions of a depressed comic gives voice to an often silent struggle and offers a message of hope. He is a best selling author, global public speaker, and award winning documentary filmmaker. Yesterday, august 19th, pat obriens book, ill be back right after this. Mental health activist ted sensation wednesday, october 10th at 6. In the year 2000, kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the golden gate bridge.
In terms of writing, breel is currently penning his first book for random house. Meet candid cartoonist allie brosh an unlikely poster girl. Boy meets depression by kevin breel the crown publishing group. Breel s visit was sponsored by the source, the schoolbased youth service program at rbr. A large personality exuding warmth and humor channeled around topics people tend not to talk about, kevin has become an in demand guest speaker at over 100 colleges and universities across north america, frequently sharing the stage with governors, professional athletes and celebrities. Apr 10, 2012 nine writers and publicists tell all about readings and book tours. The global student leadership summit and other cmi programs have impacted 10 million youth in 104 countries.
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Kevin has also personally aided in raising millions of dollars in mental health fundraising. In terms of writing, breel is currently penning his first book. The firms databacked and transparent research process marries economic forecasting with policy analysis to look ahead at u. Boy meets depression is a raw memoir written by someone who lived through the depths of mental illness but, fortunately for the world, lived to tell about it. Calendar of events to write love on her arms presents. The story details the visitors individual journeys as well as weaving their experiences together. His work has been featured by nbc, cbs, the huffington post, mtv, cnn, the today show, mashable and the wall street journal. Boy meets depression is a book that explores what it means to struggle and. Count me in inspiring youth to be positive change agents.
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An evening of storytelling with kevin breel, benefitting. Kevin breel is a 21yearold writer, comedian, and activist for mental health. Kevin breel helps alleviate the stigma surrounding mental health as you know, we care not only about helping you develop your intellectual passions and pursuits, but also about helping you develop the tools to lead physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy lives, began headmaster brennan, speaking to boys at the years opening. One week publicity tour whats included in this one week promotional tour. Kevin book heads the research team and covers oil, gas, and coal policy at clearview energy partners, llc, an independent firm that examines macro energy issues for institutional investors and corporate strategists. This week marks the release of his first book, boy. Comedian kevin breel deals with his depression through comedy. Have the uncomfortable conversation about depression. Her first book the tour, is a funny warm read detailing the adventures of a group of disparate american visitors on a high end bus tour of ireland. Kevin breel is a writer, comedian and social activist.
Pat obrien was being interviewed by matt lauer of nbcs today show. In honor of worldwide suicide prevention day, we spoke with kevin about living with depression continue reading. Boy meets depression by kevin breel the crown publishing. Meet candid cartoonist allie brosh an unlikely poster. Author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches subject. Today kevin is an internationally recognized mental health activist.
Standup comedian kevin breel to lead conversation on. It was the only high school stop on the current north american promotional tour for his book boy meets depression. His passionate tedx talk entitled confessions of a depressed comic went instantly viral online, amassing more than 3,500,000 viewers and being featured on. Kevin breel is a twentyoneyearold writer, standup comic, and activist for mental health. Kevin breel has singlehandedly demystified depression through his shockingly honest, firsthand account of the struggle.
Oct 12, 2015 on october 8, kevin breel came to notre dames campus as a final stop on his book tour promoting his new memoir boy meets depression. His passionate tedx talk entitled confessions of a depressed comic went instantly viral online amassing more than. Kevin breel opens crowds to mental health awareness. A short, deeply personal, and ultimately uplifting practical narrative on depression from a young mental health activist who has. Kevin breel zag er niet uit als een depressieve jongen. Going to the u of i gymnastics meets together was always something that i consistently looked forward to enjoying. Before tuesday, october 8, 20, there were at least 1.
If you say youre struggling with depression, it feels like the whole world may run the other way. Rbr was the only high school stop on his book tour due to a poignant invitation proffered by rbr senior. Kevin breel s tedx talk, confessions of a depressed comic, has garnered more than four million views, making it one of. The leftovers the book of kevin tv episode 2017 imdb. Count me in is a social entrepreneurship incubator, and the worlds largest youth led charity. His work has been featured in media outlets such as forbes, the wall street journal, inc magazine and nbc. He will be making a stop on campus for the ohio union activities board and the national alliance on mental illness collaborative. Promote is perhaps not the right word thoughit sounds too personally motivated. Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male, and depressed in a culture that has no place for that. Kevin breel, 21 year old mental health activist and tedx.
Currently, kevin is on a yearlong tour that stretches into more than six countries. Author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches subject of. Sep 17, 2015 victorias kevin breel is getting a bit of the authorasrockstar treatment this week. But he tells the story of the night he realized that to save his own life he needed to say four simple words. Oct 20, 2015 author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches subject of teen depression at rbr. Oct 21, 2015 breels visit was sponsored by the source, the schoolbased youth service program at rbr. By kevin breel in the catcher in the rye, holden caulfield struggles to find a purpose to exist but hides it by pretending to be someone who is unimpressed with the world and all it has to offer. Your book blurb, book cover, buy links, and author information posted on minimum of two blogs per day.
In a short memoir that is both raw and real, kevin explores what it means to grow up. Home education author and ted talk sensation kevin breel broaches. His work has been featured by nbc, cbs sunday morning, sirius xm, everyday health with sanjay gupta, the huffington post, mtv, cnn, the today show, mashable and the wall street journal. Ebook boy meets depression as pdf download portable. Kevin breel burst into the publics awareness when at nineteen his ted talk became a worldwide phenomenon. Kevin hines is an awardwinning brainmental health and suicide prevention activist, entrepreneur, multiple awardwinning filmmaker, bestselling author, international educator and speaker who reaches audiences with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live. When you book a tour, we send you all the information to get started. As a comedian, kevin has headlined theatres and colleges with his unique, story telling show. In his first ever book, kevin breel dives in to the deep and dark parts of his childhood. Three years have passed since the gr invaded miracle. Take a few minutes and listen as pat shares his insights with matt. Ashley already discussed jamie tworkowski coming to campus, and amanda mentioned kevin breel s book tour, and while those were definitely favorites, i am going to talk about a very simple, yet very happy memory.
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