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AnneMoss Rogers is a compelling mental health speaker known for her raw authenticity and evidence-informed approach to wellness and suicide prevention. What sets her apart is her ability to connect deeply with audiences through lived experience, turning personal tragedy into a powerful catalyst for change. Her talks equip schools and organizations with practical tools to foster emotional wellness, build resilience, and create cultures of open dialogue around mental health. AnneMoss is uniquely effective at breaking stigma and inspiring action, making her an essential voice for any community serious about supporting mental health.
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“AnneMoss Rogers is probably the most resilient person I know. She has managed to turn grief into action. I had the pleasure of presenting with her at the Pediatric Academic Societies conference and her part was absolutely the best. She received a standing ovation. I have been to this conference for two decades and I have never seen any speaker receive a standing ovation. She was powerful. She was moving.”
-Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MPH, Staff Scientist/Clinical Psychologist, National Institute of Mental Health
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AnneMoss’s emotionally raw storytelling and practical, stigma-reducing strategies have made her a compelling and in-demand speaker on mental health and suicide prevention. Known for her relatable, inclusive approach, she equips audiences with actionable tools to foster resilience, connection, and early intervention. AnneMoss is an ideal choice for schools, workplaces, and organizations seeking to create emotionally healthy environments where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Recent audiences include:
National Institute of Mental Health
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
TEDx Speaker
Nebraska Department of Education
Boston Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools
University of South Dakota
North Carolina State University
ESI Management Group
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Check out AnneMoss Rogers’ books Diary of a Broken Mind and Emotionally Naked: A Teacher’s Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk wherever books are sold.
SPEAKER
Topics Include
Mental & Behavioral Health
Culture, Climate & Community
Substance Use & Addiction
Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Support
Turning Pain into Purpose
Lessons Learned from Tragedy
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Turning Pain into Purpose: Preventing Suicide Through Human Connection
After years of trying to find help for her once joyful son and rap artist,
AnneMoss Rogers helplessly watched Charles spiral into despair. Desperate to
escape his depression, he turned to heroin and died by suicide at age 20 in 2015.
In this heartfelt and surprisingly hopeful keynote, AnneMoss shares her path to
healing by dragging an uncomfortable topic into the spotlight. She explores how
giving back not only helped her survive but also created a ripple effect of hope and
connection. And through a blog community that came together in their shared pain,
she illustrates with emotionally naked® honesty, a surprising and unexpected way to
save lives.
Takeaways:
• Identify behavioral and emotional indicators of distress and suicide
• Learn what to say and what to do when you suspect someone is struggling
• Reinforce help-seeking as a strength
• Build connection, accountability, and support among groups for a culture of
wellness
Addressing Gaps in Suicide Prevention
After years of seeking help for her once joyful son and rap artist, AnneMoss Rogers
watched helplessly as Charles spiraled into depression and heroin addiction, ending in
his shocking suicide in 2015 at age 20.
Drawing on her lived experience and training, she exposes the gaps in suicide
prevention—what’s missing in our systems, communities, and conversations—and
shows how grief can be transformed into passionate, purposeful action. Through
emotionally naked® honesty, AnneMoss demonstrates how dogged persistence can
create lasting change.
Takeaways:
• What we can do by identifying struggles early and intervening before crisis
• Why lived experience matters: turning personal loss into passionate and
purposeful action that resonates
• How to create meaning, impact, and a legacy one can carry forward
When Life Shatters: Building Resilience After Tragedy
When life shatters, what comes next? In this powerful and inspiring
keynote, AnneMoss Rogers explores how the darkest moments can give rise to
unexpected strength, clarity, and purpose—and how that growth is never automatic.
Grounded in the science of post-traumatic growth and drawing from both her
experience as a brain tumor survivor and the loss of her son to suicide, she shares
how it is possible to intentionally transform grief, trauma, and adversity into
resilience—ultimately weaving it into the tapestry of our lives. Far from a story of
despair, AnneMoss centers her message on the human capacity to grow through
what we go through, with vulnerability, intention, and hope.
Takeaways:
• A deeper understanding of post-traumatic growth—and how to foster it
• How to reframe your story—from tragedy and agony to purpose and strength
• The good, bad, and the ugly of this painful, uneven journey
• Why pain is part of processing, and how all of it is essential to healing & resilience
• Resources & strategies to support anyone through life-shattering tragedy
The Emotionally Naked Truth about Suicide: What Can We Do to Prevent It?
AnneMoss Rogers and her husband sought help for their son, Charles,
a gifted rap artist battling depression. At age 20, Charles turned to heroin and died
by suicide in 2015.
In this presentation, AnneMoss will share what she wishes she knew and will
dispel common myths about suicide, while delivering straightforward information
and a message of hope. This presentation will empower everyday people and
clinicians with the skills to recognize warning signs in their co-workers, friends and
loved ones and what actions to take to help prevent this threat to life.
Takeaways:
• How to recognize the cryptic ways people cry for help
• How to respond, what to say/do (includes talking points)
• Creating a suicide-safe environment (aka. means safety)
• Life events that can increase suicide risk
• Trusted resources and downloads with sample conversation and guidance
Spotting Students at Risk: The Educator’s Role in Preventing Suicide & Self-Harm Behaviors
How can educators spot students at risk for suicide? What is the right thing to
say or do? What can be done to prevent students from getting to crisis in the first
place? And how can educators find support?
Whether it’s having a conversation with a stressed-out student or talking to
someone who might be suicidal, this presentation will empower educators with the
words and tools needed to be the bridge to support. Includes engaging personal
stories, real-life examples, and interactive activities.
Takeaways:
• How to spot students/co-workers at risk and what to say/do
• How to have difficult conversations with students, co-workers, loved ones
• Case studies of simple shifts in teaching that promote wellness, and resilience
• The single most important mental health skill students need to learn
• Self-care for educators
Diary of a Broken Mind: Addiction, Depression and the Tragic Link to Suicide
Testimonials
“I had the privilege of attending the hosted event this past week with keynote speaker AnneMoss Rogers. I find I have few words to describe the evening…it was riveting. It gave me pause and has stayed with me. I’ve had several conversations this week with friends who feel the same. I hope Anne Moss Rogers will be back again next year.”
-Lori, Parent in a California School District
Speaker
BIOGRAPHY
AnneMoss Rogers has lived the ultimate tragedy and become an expert on emotional wellness, suicide prevention, and postvention, with a niche focus on youth mental health. She educates through storytelling, and shares hope, coping strategies, and straightforward, practical takeaways.
Her youngest son, Charles, was the funniest, most popular kid in school. As a teen, he wore the mask of a clown to hide depression and used drugs and alcohol to numb his pain. He would become addicted to heroin and take his life in 2015 at age 20. The most devastating loss of her life was a turning point. While it took time to accept that purpose with grace, she has never looked back or regretted that decision.
Putting her grief into action, she authored the award-winning memoir, Diary of a Broken Mind and the Amazon best seller, Emotionally Naked: A Teacher’s Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk with co-writer Dr. Kimberly O’Brien.
A TEDx speaker, AnneMoss has been featured in both the New York Times and Variety. She was the first non-clinician invited to speak on youth suicide at the National Institute of Mental Health. She is a registered safeTALK suicide prevention trainer, and she is both ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and ASK-trained. A UNC - Chapel Hill alumna, she currently lives in Richmond, VA, and her surviving son Richard is a film editor in LA.