David Woods Bartley
Like most people, David Woods Bartley has seen his fair share of successes and setbacks; from directing a nationally recognized nonprofit to battling a life-threatening mental illness. But over the last eight years, David has successfully navigated from the isolation of mental “hellness” to the inclusive space of mental wellness. Currently, David is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the International Association for Youth Mental Health, the National Storytelling Network’s Healing Story Alliance, and Active Minds. David has been invited to speak before a wide range of domestic and international audiences, giving keynote speeches and leading workshops on a variety of topics related to mental health, including suicide awareness and prevention, the importance of whole person care, the transforming power of connection, and the use of language as a way to elevate both understanding and inclusion. His TEDx talk in the fall of 2018, has been seen over 5,000 times.
