stigmas surrounding mental health
Kristina Brown is a mother, writer, marketing / public relations consultant, and mental health advocate. Through her initiatives, Brown identifies myths and stigmas surrounding mental health by educating, empowering, opening dialogue, and creating a culture which views mental health as important as physical health.
Losing her mom, dad, big brother and only sibling to suicide is what prepared and convicted Brown to fearlessly and compassionately address shame surrounding mental illness. She began by encouraging her three daughters to reach out to those that struggle. Engaging corporate and civic leaders, school administrators, and citizens by challenging the status quo, Brown is changing the way communities, social media platforms, and places of work view mental health. Her life’s passion is to bring awareness to and inspire future generations with the knowledge that it only takes one person to make a difference in saving a life
Featured in The Dallas Morning News and recipient of the Presidential Silver Award for her commitment to community service, Brown is a volunteer facilitator with Journey of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families that have lost a loved one. A Field Advocate for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Brown has helped raise almost three million dollars by taking an active leadership role in both of AFSP’s Texas Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks.
Brown received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and obtained her master’s degree in Mass Communications from Texas Tech University. She has spoken at Dell Computer, Marriott, and Estee Lauder Corporations. In addition to starting a nonprofit organization, Brown holds board positions with local nonprofit organizations and never turns down an opportunity to mentor students. An avid arts enthusiast, Brown resides in Frisco, Texas and can be found at one of the emerging art events where she was appointed Ambassador for the Frisco Arts Association.