Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day
Tomorrow, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is focused on lived experience, something deeply personal to me.
As someone with lived experience myself, and as a United Nations Representative for the World Federation for Mental Health, I know the power of sharing what we have lived through, what we have learned, what has helped us, and what we are hopeful for.
There is so much happening in Hope right now, and I wanted to share it with you.
Hope in Action | A Powerful New Film
This is one of the moments in my work that means the most to me.
For 15 years, I have worked to make Hope practical, measurable, and teachable, especially for people facing some of life’s greatest challenges.
Now, we get to share the voices of young people learning these skills while incarcerated.
In our newest film, you’ll hear directly from youth about hopelessness, Hope, and what they are learning about their own ability to create a different future.
Their voices are powerful. Their stories are real. And I cannot wait for you to meet them.
We’ll also be sharing the perspective of the facilitator bringing these skills into the program.
Our film premieres tomorrow on YouTube, just in time for World Mental Health Day. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss it. More details in our newsletter tomorrow.
And we’re seeing the impact of these skills in other populations as well. Here’s what we recently heard from our Veterans program:
Hope can be taught. And everyone deserves the skills to learn it.
A Different Perspective on Hopelessness and Suicide Prevention
More than 700,000 people die by suicide globally each year. We need practical ways to better understand hopelessness and what we can do about it.
We offer two courses:
Mastering Moments of Hopelessness
What is hopelessness? How do you recognize it? And what can you actually do when you experience it? Learn practical skills to recognize and manage hopelessness before it escalates.
From Hopelessness to Hope: A Lived-Experience Perspective on Suicide Prevention
Want a different perspective on suicide prevention? I share what I’ve learned professionally and as someone who has personally experienced suicidal ideation. We explore suicidal ideation through the lens of hopelessness and practical skills for restoring agency and creating pathways forward.
For World Mental Health Day, use code WMHD2026 for 50% off either course.
And if cost is a barrier, access is available at no cost. No questions asked.
Conversations on Brain Health
Understanding the science of brain health can be complex—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Conversations on Brain Health is a free one-hour monthly educational webinar series that explores the latest research and advances in brain health while giving you the chance to ask questions directly to experts in the field. This program is presented in collaboration between Rush University Medical Center and The Brain Health Center of the Rockies. It is open to the public, and registration is required. Once registered, you can attend one or multiple sessions throughout the series. Registration is only necessary once to receive our monthly notifications and link to participate in the monthly webinars.
Pickleball. Connection. Recovery. | Naples, October 17
Grab a paddle and join us at the USOP National Pickleball Center for our Saturday Sober Social, an afternoon of pickleball, connection and community.
In recovery, sober-curious, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for a healthy way to connect? You’re welcome.
Dink responsibly!
Making Room for What Matters | Fort Myers, October 20
Join Marja Norris and me at Clive Daniel in Fort Myers for Making Room for What Matters, an honest conversation about Hope, mindfulness and the art of living well, moderated by former NBC2 News anchor Kellie Burns.
I’ll also be signing copies of The Biggest Little Book About Hope.
I can’t wait to meet you and hear your story!
RSVP: bell@clivedaniel.com
Global Hope Adventures | What Are You Hopeful For?
I’ve been traveling with my mom and taking Hope with us!
Along the way, I’ve been asking people around the world one simple question:
What are you hopeful for?
From tuk-tuks in Portugal to conversations with people we meet along the way, their answers are a beautiful reminder that wherever we live and whatever our circumstances, Hope is universal.
Elevating Love, Hope & Compassion
I recently sat down with Scarlett Lewis of the Choose Love Movement and Dr. Gard Jameson of Compassionate Las Vegas for a special live conversation about Elevating Love, Hope & Compassion.
We talked about service, community, facing discomfort, showing up for others, and what happens when we actively choose Love, Hope and Compassion.
There is so much happening in Hope, and I am incredibly grateful you’re part of it.
This World Mental Health Day, use your voice. Share your lived experience. Ask someone what they’re hopeful for. And keep Shining Hope.
Keep Shining Hope,
Kathryn
Kathryn Goetzke, MBA
CEO & Chief Hope Officer, The Shine Hope Company
Author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope
Founder of International Foundation for Research and Education on Hope (iFred)
Creator of Hopeful Cities, and Hopeful Minds
Creator of Hopeful Mindsets Overview, Hopeful Mindsets in the Workplace Overview, and Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus Course
Podcast host of The Hope Matrix
Chief Mood Officer, The Mood Factory (taking a break, for hope!)
