Kyle Mitchell is a mental health advocate, international/TEDx speaker, author, and social media influencer (Social Anxiety Kyle) who is passionate about solving the problems associated with poor mental health in the world and the impact they have on our communities, especially teens and youth. Having struggled and conquered his own social anxiety after a 10-year battle, he has found his calling and purpose to impact the lives of others on a global scale. Kyle’s mission is to help 1 million teens go from socially anxious to socially confident, collaborating with teens, educators, parents, nonprofits, and other organizations to change the narrative and stigma that currently exists.
Kyle graduated from Indiana University Southeast in 2015 and received a Business Degree with focuses on marketing and management. Soon after graduating, he realized that his purpose in life is to help people understand what mental health is, why it is important, and what we all can do to improve our own mental health as well as help others improve theirs.
Kyle is a member of NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illnesses) and is a certified Ending The Silence Speaker for NAMI where he goes to schools and spreads his message about mental health. Kyle is very effective at connecting with his audience by being vulnerable and sharing the struggles he has had with his own mental health.
When he is not speaking or building his mental health movement, Kyle can be found spending time with his beautiful wife, exploring the world with his three amazing children, who offer a whole new perspective on life.
