Breaking the Stigma
Why so many young people suffer in silence, and how schools and communities can build cultures where it's normal to speak up and ask for help.
Mental Health Speaker
Real stories. Honest conversations. Lasting change.
Frank Blackman Jr. helps students, schools, and organizations break the stigma around mental health, with lived experience, a background in neuroscience, and practical tools audiences can use the same day.
7+ yearsin youth mental health training, education & advocacy
NeuroscienceCognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience, Loyola University Chicago
As seen onFOX 2 Detroit, WXYZ, Detroit Public TV & WWJ News
About Frank
A trusted voice on youth mental health
Frank Blackman Jr. is a 23-year-old entrepreneur and professional mental health speaker dedicated to improving the lives of others. With more than seven years of experience in youth mental health training, education, and advocacy, he has become a trusted voice on depression, anxiety, trauma, resilience, and mental health awareness.
His work centers on breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among young people and within schools, while promoting greater understanding, compassion, and access to meaningful resources.
Frank studied Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago. He is the CEO of Remi Technologies, LLC, and the President & Chief Technology Officer of Mindful Peer Tech, a mental health technology company building tools and educational experiences that make awareness and prevention more accessible.
At the heart of his work is a belief that education, technology, and honest conversations can change the way people understand mental health.
Speaking Topics
Talks & keynotes
Frank's talks are warm, interactive, and tailored to each audience, combining personal experience, research-based insight, and practical tools.
Anxiety, Depression & the Brain
What's really happening in the brain during anxiety and depression, explained through neuroscience and lived experience, plus everyday strategies that help.
Trauma, Resilience & Recovery
How trauma shapes us, how resilience is built, and how to support yourself and the people around you through hard seasons.
See Frank in action
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In the media
As featured in
- FOX 2 DetroitTV interview
- WXYZ Channel 7 DetroitA Michigan teen is on a mission to educate his peers about mental health
- Detroit Public TVPanel: Surviving Suicide Loss
- Detroit CatholicResponding to classmates' struggles, U of D Jesuit students start mental health club
- Diversity DialoguePodcast episode with be nice.
- BlueWolf EntertainmentPodcasts
- MI Healthy MindTV show, S08E04: Learning in the Time of COVID
Book Frank
Bring this conversation to your event
Frank speaks at schools, universities, conferences, panels, and organizations. Tell him about your event and audience, and he'll be in touch.