Jason McLean, author of "One Drop of Water" who went from suicidal to mental health advocate, aims tackles the stigma of men's mental health, and mental health in general.

Jason McLean is a Winnipeg-based author, speaker, educator and mental health activist. Through his own battle with mental illness, Jason has made it his mission to help empower others who are struggling with mental health issues and to influence others positively. Jason encourages others to take action in their own lives and improve their relationship with others.

His vision? To unite as many minds as possible against the stigma of mental health and mental illness.

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00:00 A Second Chance

01:18 Introducing Jason McLean

02:34 Empowering Youth: Mentorship & Nature

06:57 Jason's Story: A Lifelong Battle with Mental Illness

17:35 The Path to Healing

29:28 The Monarch Butterfly Effect: A New Chapter Begins

44:40 The Journey to Self-Acceptance

45:19 Confronting Personal Demons

47:09 The Power of Mindset

49:13 Understanding Mental Illness

55:06 The Power of Purpose & Daily Habits

01:03:14 The Challenges of Mental Health Advocacy

01:14:52 The Business of Book Writing

01:39:53 Advice to My Younger Self

01:43:15 The Pros and Cons of Winnipeg

01:49:23 Influences and Heroes

01:54:40 Sharing the Message

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Website: https://www.jasontylermclean.com/bio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasontylermclean/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaysun.mclean

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mclean-201a36122/

One Drop of Water: https://www.jasontylermclean.com/books

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