Stop the Stigma: A World Mental Health Day Special Event

Former monk Jay Shetty is a New York Times best-selling author, purpose coach, host of the #1 health & wellness podcast On Purpose, and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm. He’s been a keynote speaker around the world on behalf of organizations such as Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and HSBC and has developed corporate training programs for many clients. His online courses have been attended by over 2 million students, and his Genius Community provides weekly programming to thousands of members in over 100 countries. His videos have been viewed more than 10 billion times, and he is followed by over 50 million people across social media. Learn more at JayShetty.me.

Drew Robinson is a former Major League Baseball player, mental health advocate, and professional speaker. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Drew was drafted by the Texas Rangers out of high school and went on to play parts of 12 seasons with the Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants organizations. In 2020, Drew miraculously survived a suicide attempt resulting in a new-found purpose of helping others and destigmatizing mental health. Leveraging his tagline, Strength Isn’t Always Physical, Drew is dedicated to sharing his journey and showcasing vulnerability to prevent suicide and promote mental health care.  Drew currently works in the mental health & wellness department with the San Francisco Giants where he advocates for player mental health and peer-to-peer support. Follow Drew on Instagram @Drewrobbb.

In the third grade, Dr. Lateefah K. A. Watford developed a profound desire to help children struggling with emotional pain. At that young age, she decided that she would become a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. In pursuit of her dream, Dr. Watford, a proud HBCU graduate, completed her undergraduate studies at Florida A&M University and received her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Watford went on to complete her residency training at Indiana University and an additional fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Emory University. 

With over 20 years of clinical practice of General, Child, Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry, inclusive of over a decade of serving in leadership roles, she has left an indelible mark on the field of Psychiatry. Since 2011, Dr. Watford has been an integral part of the Behavioral Health Department of The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, formerly serving as the Chief of the department while providing compassionate Psychiatric care for patients of all ages. Dr. Watford, a wife & mother of 5 children, is an avid traveler and a self-care enthusiast. An eternal educator, Dr. Watford is an enthusiastic speaker who can be seen on local and national television, in print as well as participating in local community events. Her journey is a testament to her commitment to empowering patients by providing compassionate care and providing them with the tools and guidance needed to assist them on their journey of growth and healing.