• Age: 12 to 18
• Grade: 7 to 12

A timely, powerful book …
When it comes to mental health, too many men are suffering in silence. MENtal Health: It’s Time to Talk tells the true stories of prairie men—including Chris Beaudry, former assistant coach of the Humboldt Broncos—who have persevered through various mental health challenges. Together, they put a voice to topics including masculinity, mental illness, addiction, sexual abuse, and suicide.

These men speak out in raw honesty because they understand that the conversation doesn’t start until someone starts talking. The silence has been broken. The time to talk is now.

Allan Kehler is a dynamic speaker who empowers his audience to live instead of merely exist. After years of perseverance through mental illness and addictions, he now inspires others to use their voices in times of need. As a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), he has conducted hundreds of lectures while gaining national attention for his engaging style and captivating approach. Allan currently lives in Saskatoon with his beautiful wife and four kids. He has spent years working as an addictions counsellor, clinical case manager, and college instructor. His book Stepping Out from the Shadows: A Guide to Understanding & Healing from Addictionscan be found in treatment centres, classrooms, and workplaces across Canada. His writing has also been published in several national magazines. For more information or to inquire about booking Allan for a presentation, please visit: www.outfromtheshadows.ca

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