Speaking
Make Mental Health Safe to Talk About
1 in 2 people will experience a mental health challenge at some point in their lives.
We know mental health matters. So why is it still so hard to talk about?
Because it doesn't feel safe.
People don't know what to say. Leaders hesitate to bring it up for fear of making things uncomfortable. And those who are struggling stay quiet because opening up still feels too risky.
These keynotes help change that. They give people the language and confidence to talk about mental health, whether they're struggling themselves, supporting someone else, or creating space for these conversations to happen.
When we can finally talk about it, healing becomes possible.
Keynotes
Heal Yourself: How to Break Free from Stress, Anxiety, and Low Moods
This keynote gives people permission to be human about mental health.
Through personal story and clinical insight, your people will learn what stress, anxiety, and depression really are: not character flaws, but nervous system patterns that can shift. They'll see how silence makes everything harder. And they'll leave with genuine hope that change is possible, for themselves and for anyone who struggles.
What changes: People start naming what they're experiencing. They ask for help when needed. They support each other without fear of saying the wrong thing. The culture shifts from "tough it out" to "we're in this together."
Anxiety Is Personal
Anxiety isn't abstract. It's that tightness in your chest before a meeting. The spiral of thoughts at 2am. The feeling that you're barely holding it together.
This talk breaks down what's actually happening—in your brain, your body, your life—and offers practical tools to work with anxiety instead of fighting it.
What changes: People stop feeling broken. They understand what's happening in their bodies. They learn how to regulate their nervous systems in real time. And they develop real compassion for themselves and others who struggle.
What People Say
“It was very personal, despite being in a group setting… the perfect way to get people to self-reflect and understand our own shadow thoughts and how they are being reflected at work.”
“Your talks always made me so emotional and courageous at the same time."
“Jackie says it like it is, and that is so refreshing. She shares great tools and facts… I had a lot of ahah! moments.”
"There was a beautiful and engaging flow in the conversation, almost like watching a symphony."
“I can do leadership! It was very empowering to hear that it’s okay to embrace your strengths, values, AND shadow side to lean into your authentic leadership style.”
About Jacqueline Y. Chu
Jacqueline Y. Chu is a psychotherapist, former lawyer, and the author of Facing Your Anxiety.
She developed Somatic Hypnosis™, a mind-body approach to healing trauma.
She knows firsthand what it means to break the silence around mental health. For years, she struggled quietly while maintaining a successful career, until she finally asked for help.
Her work blends lived experience with clinical expertise. She understands high-pressure environments, professional culture, and what keeps people from speaking up. Her approach has reached audiences across sectors — from higher education to professional organizations — inspiring safer, more compassionate conversations about mental health.
Ready to Lead the Conversation?
Bring these keynotes to your organization. Make mental health safe to talk about.
Who I Work With
My keynotes are designed for organizations and communities that care deeply about mental health but want to talk about it safely and professionally.
I speak for:
Corporate and professional settings where mental health conversations need to feel credible, safe, and human.
Colleges and universities seeking meaningful mental health programming for students and staff.
Non-profit and community organizations that want to foster empathy and connection.
In every setting, the goal is the same: to make mental health safe to talk about.