Ethan Getchell

Ethan Getchell

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MI, United States

Equipping audiences with practical tools and real stories to prevent suicide, strengthen mental health conversations, and inspire lasting hope and connection.

Audiences don’t just hear Ethan Getchell speak. They walk away equipped with tools, hope, and a renewed belief that change is possible. Drawing from both his professional expertise as a clinical social work fellow at the University of Michigan and his personal journey of loss and resilience, Ethan brings a rare combination of credibility, relatability, and inspiration to every stage.


Ethan has delivered high-impact talks at conferences, universities, and organizations across the country, where audiences consistently praise his ability to blend storytelling with practical strategies. His focus is clear: equip people, especially young men, families, and the professionals who support them, with insights they can immediately apply to improve mental health, build resilience, and prevent suicide.


What sets Ethan apart is his authenticity. He does not just present research; he humanizes it. He does not just share a story; he gives people a framework for their own. With a background in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapy, as well as hands-on experience working in a leading outpatient psychiatry clinic, Ethan translates clinical expertise into plain-spoken takeaways that stick.


When you bring Ethan to your event, your audience will:

  • Gain actionable tools to support mental health in themselves and others.
  • Hear stories that break stigma and spark connection.
  • Leave not just informed, but motivated to take the next step toward creating safer, healthier communities.


Ethan’s mission is simple: to change the conversation around men’s mental health and suicide prevention, one room at a time. His engaging style, compelling stories, and evidence-based strategies ensure that your event will not just be memorable; it will be transformational.

Audiences don’t just hear Ethan Getchell speak. They walk away equipped with tools, hope, and a renewed belief that change is possible. Drawing from both his professional expertise as a clinical social work fellow at the University of Michigan and his personal journey of loss and resilience, Ethan brings a rare combination of credibility, relatability, and inspiration to every stage.


Ethan has delivered high-impact talks at conferences, universities, and organizations across the country, where audiences consistently praise his ability to blend storytelling with practical strategies. His focus is clear: equip people, especially young men, families, and the professionals who support them, with insights they can immediately apply to improve mental health, build resilience, and prevent suicide.


What sets Ethan apart is his authenticity. He does not just present research; he humanizes it. He does not just share a story; he gives people a framework for their own. With a background in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapy, as well as hands-on experience working in a leading outpatient psychiatry clinic, Ethan translates clinical expertise into plain-spoken takeaways that stick.


When you bring Ethan to your event, your audience will:

  • Gain actionable tools to support mental health in themselves and others.
  • Hear stories that break stigma and spark connection.
  • Leave not just informed, but motivated to take the next step toward creating safer, healthier communities.


Ethan’s mission is simple: to change the conversation around men’s mental health and suicide prevention, one room at a time. His engaging style, compelling stories, and evidence-based strategies ensure that your event will not just be memorable; it will be transformational.

Hope in Hard Hats: A Blueprint for Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

Hope in Hard Hats: A Blueprint for Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

Format: 60-minute keynote (adaptable as a workshop or breakout session)


This program is perfect for:

  • Construction workers, foremen, and union members navigating high-stress job sites
  • Safety managers, HR leaders, and company executives seeking to protect and support their workforce

Mental HealthMen's HealthSuicide PreventionEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHuman ResourcesBuilding & Construction

Post-Traumatic Growth: Turning Setbacks Into Strength

Post-Traumatic Growth: Turning Setbacks Into Strength

Format: 60-minute keynote (adaptable as workshop or breakout session)


This program is perfect for:

  • Leaders and teams navigating rapid change, uncertainty, or organizational disruption
  • Professionals seeking tools to build resilience and lead with greater empathy and purpose


The audience will leave...

Youth / ChildrenMental HealthMen's HealthSuicide PreventionColleges / Universities / SchoolsEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingMeeting Or Event DesignBuilding & Construction

Breaking the Silence: Tools for Supporting Young Men’s Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Tools for Supporting Young Men’s Mental Health
Format: 60-minute keynote (adaptable as a workshop or breakout session)


This program is perfect for:

  • Educators, coaches, and youth mentors working directly with teenage boys and young men
  • Clinicians, school counselors, and community leaders seeking practical ways to support at-risk youth


The...

Youth / ChildrenMental HealthSuicide PreventionColleges / Universities / SchoolsEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingMeeting Or Event Design