Jehan Casinader
Journalist & Mental Health Advocate

Jehan Casinader is a journalist, keynote speaker and mental health advocate.
 
He was named “Broadcast Reporter of the Year” at the Voyager Media Awards in 2020, and “Reporter of the Year” at the New Zealand Television Awards in 2018.
 
In the aftermath of natural disasters, terror attacks, sporting triumphs and everything in between, Jehan has helped hundreds of Kiwis to share their vulnerable, deeply personal stories with the rest of the country.
 
A survivor of depression and suicidality, he is the author of This Is Not How It Ends: How rewriting your story can save your life (HarperCollins).
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Common Ground

Our world seems more polarised than ever. Politics, race, climate change, the economy – there are many issues that pull us apart.
So how do we find common ground with people who are different to us?
 
As an award-winning journalist, Jehan Casinader knows how to quickly build trust with complete strangers from every walk of life. Jehan will share real-life stories, and teach you how to forge relationships with people who don’t look, think, sound or behave like you.
 
This session will inspire you to connect more effectively with colleagues, patients, health sector partners and members of your community.