Comedian and professional speaker Brian Wetzel educates his audiences about clinical depression–by making them laugh. After battling depression for more than twenty years, Brian created his one-man show, “Side By Side: A Journey with Depression–a Funny Look at Serious Survival.”
Brian recently gave his keynote presentation, “That Voice in the Wilderness is Laughing,” at Pasadena City College. During his program, he offered insights and resources for dealing with depression–and for reaching out to friends or family members who may be dealing with “the common cold of mental illness.”
The American Red Cross recently honored Brian as a “Real Hero” for his educational work on depression. In addition to his standup comedy, Brian is continuing to further the understanding of clinical depression through a series of “Mental Health Minutes” he has created.
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