Mental Health Advocacy & Lived Experience Expert; Behavioral Health Policy and Systems Reform Advisor; Author of "Mending Reality"
Cohen Miles-Rath Biography
Cohen Miles-Rath, MSW, is the author of "Mending Reality: An Advocate's Existential Journey with Mental Health," a memoir chronicling his lived experience with mental illness and recovery. Miles-Rath’s story has been featured in The New York Times, Psychology Today and the American Psychiatric Association's Psychiatric Services.
A nationally recognized mental health advocate and speaker, Miles-Rath has delivered keynote presentations to organizations across the United States, drawing on professional expertise and lived experience to advance more compassionate and effective systems of care. Through his roles with the Mental Health Association of New York State and the New York State Office of Mental Health, Miles-Rath has contributed to initiatives that strengthen public mental health systems and expand pathways to recovery.
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Cohen Miles-Rath Speaking Topics
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Breaking Through the Chaos: A Journey of Mental Illness, Recovery, and Advocacy
After a nearly fatal mental health crisis transformed Cohen Miles-Rath’s life, he wondered: What could have been different? His journey has led him to work as a mental health professional, where he strives to strengthen our mental health systems and deepen our collective understanding of mental illness. Cohen’s empowering keynote shares what it means to face a crisis, rebuild trust with loved ones, learn to live with mental illness, and transform lived experience into change. He blends his emotional story with his mental health expertise, allowing for a deeper conversation about mental health and the gaps within care.
Audience Outcomes
- Experience a vivid, first-hand account of severe mental illness and recovery
- Gain awareness of signs and symptoms, risk factors, and how to respond when someone struggles
- Get a deeper look at how mental health challenges affect identity, relationships, responsibility, and life transitions
- Have a clearer view of how peers, families, institutions, and systems can intervene early or miss critical moments
- Be inspired to strengthen mental health support within themselves, their relationships, and their communities
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Cohen Miles-Rath is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Breaking Through the Chaos: A Journey of Mental Illness, Recovery, and Advocacy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cohen Miles-Rath for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Cohen Miles-Rath generally travels from Albany, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vic Strecher, Shannon Miller, Isha W. Metzger, Ph.D., Larry Walsh and Brendan McDonough. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cohen Miles-Rath for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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