Jeremy Thomas is an inspirational author and speaker, who has forged a reputation for his passions for good mental health. Booked as a speaker for a range of corporate and public events, Jeremy shares his personal battle with Bipolar disorder and his message of prevention rather than cure. Famed as the Co-Producer of Emmy Award winning BBC documentary Stephen Fry, The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive, book Jeremy Thomas as an expert on how to recognise poor mental health and how to support those suffering.
Diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, Jeremy has struggled with poor mental health throughout his life. Now an empowering speaker, Jeremy helps others with Bipolar to feel as though they are not alone and can speak out about their struggles. Working in partnership with Dr Tony Hughes, Jeremy co-produced the documentary Stephen Fry, The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive, a documentary that won an Emmy Award. Jeremy is also the co-author of the revered book You Don’t Have To Be Famous To Have Manic Depression- An A-Z Guide To Good Mental Health written alongside Dr Tony Hughes. He has also contributed a range of articles to publications including The Daily Mail, The Telegraph and The Times.
An expert on how to recognise the signals and symptoms of poor mental health, Jeremy has also spoken on a series of television and radio shows for the BBC. Also sharing his personal experience with addiction, Jeremy is a relatable and powerful speaker who shares practical coping mechanisms to improve mental health. Host of Shed Talks, the mental health podcast, Jeremy helps people to help both themselves and others to overcome mental challenges and lead positive lives. Delivering talks to over 40,000 people, Jeremy delivers speeches with empathy, honesty and humour – receiving critical acclaim from prominent organisations across the country.
Now booked as a speaker on positive mental health, Jeremy specialises on the topics of how to stay sane in an insane world and how to stay mentally fit. Having previously spoken to clients such as Unilever, Balfour Beaty and Directors UK, Jeremy is revered for his practical coping mechanism to improve mental wellbeing. Promoting taking the right action, speaking out and having routines, Jeremy is helping everyone to be more educated on supporting those with mental health issues. When looking to book a leading speaker on mental health, don’t hesitate in booking Jeremy Thomas today.
Books
Taking Leave
The Santa Monica Suicide Club
You Don't Have To Be Famous To Have Manic Depression: The A-Z Guide To Good Mental Health
How to hire Jeremy Thomas
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Jeremy Thomas for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Jeremy's official topics are listed below:
- How to Stay Sane in an Insane World
- How to Stay Mentally Fit
"Jeremy Thomas is a complete original. His writing, like his life, is a whirlwind of brilliance, wonder and blunder, by turns hilarious and terrifying. Highly recommended" - Stephen Fry
“Fear and shame make the prison of mental illness in families worse. Jeremy's talks are important. They are compassionate, informative, honest and very funny; humanising what can be distressing for the sufferer and those around them. I wish I'd heard him speak as a young person.” Hermione Norris
"Jeremy is an engaging and entertaining speaker with a message that every HR department and every family in the nation should listen to" - Simon, Founder of YO! Sushi & YOTEL
"Jeremy transfixes his audience with a story that enthrals, engages and astounds. He changes your understanding of mental health forever, conveying insights and techniques that build awareness and resilience. Unforgettable" - Dr Keith, R&D Vice President, Unilever
"Jeremy Thomas is an outstandingly good speaker. Jeremy’s talks are practical, authentic, and ways in which we can all practice how to stay well - prevention is better than cure. He is sincere without ever being pious and fun without ever being flippant. I know his talks have helped quite a few people inside and outside my organisation and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others" - Audrey, Partner, C.Hoare & Co.
"The presentation we had with Jeremy covering mental wellbeing was excellent. Jeremy is knowledgeable, humorous and most importantly very sensitive to what can be a very difficult subject for some. The feedback from our employees has been fantastic, with so many saying the coping strategies recommended by Jeremy have helped them a great deal. I very much look forward to welcoming Jeremy back for further sessions" - Jo, HR Manager, HTL Group UK
"Working with Jeremy on raising mental health issues was, and continues to be, an outstanding experience. His story coupled with his practical guidance is a must for those who wish to personalise the importance of mental health with their workforce. Not only did Jeremy deliver his session in person but he was able to do so virtually without losing any impact. Thank you Jeremy and I look forward to working with you in the future" - Gary, Senior HSES Manager, Balfour Beaty
"We were lucky to have Jeremy talk to our staff as part of an awareness week around Men’s mental health. Jeremy took us on an emotional roller coaster and used humour to talk through his own honest, frank and informative experiences of mental ill-health. Jeremy’s advice on how to stay healthy was well received and brought hope for the recovery and management of mental illness. I Highly recommend his talks" - Francoise, ACAS Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing
"Directors UK is the organisation that represents all directors working with moving images in the UK. In the last few years we have begun to understand some of the pressures and issues facing out membership. From the most successful to newbies, directors take on great responsibility and are often under very real pressure. Directors UK decided to see what we could do to help. Inviting Jeremy to talk was our first step and he was, without any doubt, very successful. His mix of intense honesty, humour and knowledge makes his talk both accessible and important. The questions in the room and subsequent feedback made it clear he got through. Jeremy has first hand experience of what happens when things go badly wrong. He tells a story that helps others recognise the early symptoms and work out how to stay sane. Which is no small order." - Paul, Board Member, Directors UK
