Refresh Mental Health has expert speakers and clinical leaders available for keynote addresses and customized presentations and trainings for schools, businesses and professional associations. Refresh speakers routinely present at organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness, The Family Institute at Northwestern University, the Bolles School and state branches of the American Counseling Association.
Sarah Y. Vinson, M.D
Sarah Y. Vinson, M.D. is a triple-board certified Child & Adolescent, Adult and Forensic psychiatrist. She is the Founder of the Lorio Psych Group, the Founder and Principal Consultant of Lorio Forensics and the Founder and Senior Editor of OurselvesBlack. She holds faculty appointments at two medical schools; is the co-editor of two texts - Social (In)Justice and Mental Health (APA publishing In Press) and Pediatric Mental Health for Primary Care Providers; and has authored chapters on resilience, media and children’s mental health, social determinants of children’s mental health, child trauma, and mental health clinician advocacy. She has been a keynote speaker on topics such as Racism in Medicine for medical audiences and an invited plenary speaker on topics such as the Trauma to Prison Pipeline for legal ones.
Dr. Vinson has contributed to national media such as the PBS Newshour, The Guardian and Washington Times. In addition to numerous local CME, CEU and CLE events, she has been an invited speaker at national conferences such as the American Psychiatric Association and School Based Health Alliance meetings as well as at multiple national CLE conferences. Dr. Vinson’s professional experiences enable her to deliver engaging, tailored, relevant content about a variety of clinical conditions as well as topics such as bias, trauma-informed care, and social justice and mental health to medical, mental health, legal and community audiences.
Topic list - Social justice and mental health; diversity equity and inclusion; cultural humility in mental health; structural humility in mental health; trauma-informed care and systems; youth mental health and media; trauma; racism and mental health; pediatric integrated care; topics available upon request; ADHD; black mental health.
Sarah Y. Vinson, M.D. is a triple-board certified Child & Adolescent, Adult and Forensic psychiatrist. She is the Founder of the Lorio Psych Group, the Founder and Principal Consultant of Lorio Forensics and the Founder and Senior Editor of OurselvesBlack. She holds faculty appointments at two medical schools; is the co-editor of two texts - Social (In)Justice and Mental Health (APA publishing In Press) and Pediatric Mental Health for Primary Care Providers; and has authored chapters on resilience, media and children’s mental health, social determinants of children’s mental health, child trauma, and mental health clinician advocacy. She has been a keynote speaker on topics such as Racism in Medicine for medical audiences and an invited plenary speaker on topics such as the Trauma to Prison Pipeline for legal ones.
Dr. Vinson has contributed to national media such as the PBS Newshour, The Guardian and Washington Times. In addition to numerous local CME, CEU and CLE events, she has been an invited speaker at national conferences such as the American Psychiatric Association and School Based Health Alliance meetings as well as at multiple national CLE conferences. Dr. Vinson’s professional experiences enable her to deliver engaging, tailored, relevant content about a variety of clinical conditions as well as topics such as bias, trauma-informed care, and social justice and mental health to medical, mental health, legal and community audiences.
Topic list - Social justice and mental health; diversity equity and inclusion; cultural humility in mental health; structural humility in mental health; trauma-informed care and systems; youth mental health and media; trauma; racism and mental health; pediatric integrated care; topics available upon request; ADHD; black mental health.
Mark Gold, MD
Mark S. Gold, M.D. is a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked for 40+ years developing models for understanding the effects of opioid, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior. Today, Dr. Gold continues his research, teaching, and consulting as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University in St Louis.
Mark S. Gold, M.D. is a world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases and has worked for 40+ years developing models for understanding the effects of opioid, tobacco, cocaine, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior. Today, Dr. Gold continues his research, teaching, and consulting as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University in St Louis.
Dr. Geoffrey Kanter
ABN, ABPdN
Dr. Geoffrey Kanter is the founder of Comprehensive MedPsych Systems. He is a civil forensic neuropsychologist, double board-certified in adult and pediatric neuropsychology and the Executive Director of the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. He is an expert in traumatic brain injury and neurorehab. An experienced presenter, Dr. Kanter has been a keynote speaker for many organizations including the American Psychological Association; sample video here.
ABN, ABPdN
Dr. Geoffrey Kanter is the founder of Comprehensive MedPsych Systems. He is a civil forensic neuropsychologist, double board-certified in adult and pediatric neuropsychology and the Executive Director of the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. He is an expert in traumatic brain injury and neurorehab. An experienced presenter, Dr. Kanter has been a keynote speaker for many organizations including the American Psychological Association; sample video here.
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Joyce Marter
LCPC
Joyce Marter has been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 1998 and is the founder of Urban Balance. An impassioned advocate for mental health, Joyce has served two terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, is a Past-President of the Illinois Counseling Association and is the Midwest Region Chair of the American Counseling Association. She is routinely consulted as a mental health expert in the media, by outlets such as CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report. A member of the National Speakers Association, Joyce has over 15 years experience as a public speaker providing corporate and continuing education trainings, workplace wellness seminars, webinars and keynote addresses. She has spoken for Fortune 500 companies such as Oracle, Siemens and Dover and has been contracted as a keynote speaker for the American Counseling Association and several state branches. Among other topics, Joyce loves to present on “The Psychology of Success”, an overview of principles that lead to inner peace, work/life balance and true prosperity. To view sample video, click here.
LCPC
Joyce Marter has been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 1998 and is the founder of Urban Balance. An impassioned advocate for mental health, Joyce has served two terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, is a Past-President of the Illinois Counseling Association and is the Midwest Region Chair of the American Counseling Association. She is routinely consulted as a mental health expert in the media, by outlets such as CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report. A member of the National Speakers Association, Joyce has over 15 years experience as a public speaker providing corporate and continuing education trainings, workplace wellness seminars, webinars and keynote addresses. She has spoken for Fortune 500 companies such as Oracle, Siemens and Dover and has been contracted as a keynote speaker for the American Counseling Association and several state branches. Among other topics, Joyce loves to present on “The Psychology of Success”, an overview of principles that lead to inner peace, work/life balance and true prosperity. To view sample video, click here.
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Kevin Polky
CADC, LCSW
Kevin Polky is Founder and Executive Director of KP Counseling, President of Four Corners Wellness Center and Founder and Executive Director of the Young Adult Mental Health Awareness Council (Shatter Our Silence). Having worked in the counseling profession since 1990, Kevin is an expert in mental health, addiction recovery and health and wellness. He is a licensed clinical social worker, certified alcohol and drug counselor, certified school social worker, executive coach, former football and strength coach and personal trainer. He has been a speaker, consultant and mental health advocate for businesses, schools and churches since 2001. In addition to speaking about a variety of topics related to mental and physical health, Kevin is passionate about educating young adults, their parents and the professionals working with them about the factors that lead to young adult suicide through his “Shatter Our Silence”talks.
Kevin has spoken at state, national and international conferences on suicide awareness and techniques and strategies working with at-risk students. He has written or co-authored four different leadership programs: Working with Disruptive Students I and II (32 hrs.), Solution-Focused Safety Program (developing a safety culture within a manufacturing/industrial environment – 32 hrs.), Striving for Excellence (developing a culture of excellence within the industrial environment – 16 hrs.), Impact of Young Adult Suicide and What We Can Do — 6 hrs., Developing Resilience-Failing Forward and Self Care for the Provider/Educator.
CADC, LCSW
Kevin Polky is Founder and Executive Director of KP Counseling, President of Four Corners Wellness Center and Founder and Executive Director of the Young Adult Mental Health Awareness Council (Shatter Our Silence). Having worked in the counseling profession since 1990, Kevin is an expert in mental health, addiction recovery and health and wellness. He is a licensed clinical social worker, certified alcohol and drug counselor, certified school social worker, executive coach, former football and strength coach and personal trainer. He has been a speaker, consultant and mental health advocate for businesses, schools and churches since 2001. In addition to speaking about a variety of topics related to mental and physical health, Kevin is passionate about educating young adults, their parents and the professionals working with them about the factors that lead to young adult suicide through his “Shatter Our Silence”talks.
Kevin has spoken at state, national and international conferences on suicide awareness and techniques and strategies working with at-risk students. He has written or co-authored four different leadership programs: Working with Disruptive Students I and II (32 hrs.), Solution-Focused Safety Program (developing a safety culture within a manufacturing/industrial environment – 32 hrs.), Striving for Excellence (developing a culture of excellence within the industrial environment – 16 hrs.), Impact of Young Adult Suicide and What We Can Do — 6 hrs., Developing Resilience-Failing Forward and Self Care for the Provider/Educator.
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