As the lead singer and co-founder of the iconic Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page passionately champions a twofold approach to mental health: increasing awareness and reducing stigma. “We sustain this stigma ourselves,” he explains. “By not talking about our mental health issues, and thinking them a source of shame, we dissuade people from reaching out and seeking help.”

“Sadness, grief, those are all things we all deal with,” Page says. “The healthy brain processes it and learns to cope with it and overcome it. Sometimes the sick brain gets stuck in it.”

In his compelling talk, Page reminds us that mental illness can affect anyone—even our favorite musicians—and that we all have a role in breaking the stigma. An insightful, honest, and witty speaker, Page also weaves music into his presentation, performing songs from his career that deeply resonate with the topic.

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