Jason Wegner
Jason Wegner is a mental health keynote speaker, high school educator, and author of Manic Man. After a severe Bipolar I episode that led to a 57-day hospitalization, Jason rebuilt his life through structured treatment and long-term support. Today, he equips organizations with practical strategies to strengthen workplace mental health culture.
Jason lives and teaches in Lethbridge, Alberta. In addition to speaking, Jason continues his work as a high school educator, bringing daily frontline insight into the realities of stress, pressure, and resilience.
Why He Speaks Today
Today, Jason speaks to corporations, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions about recognizing early warning signs, reducing stigma, and creating cultures where accountability and compassion coexist. His presentations blend lived experience with structured, evidence-informed frameworks leaders can immediately apply within their teams.
Jason has delivered keynotes and presentations across corporate, healthcare, non-profit, and post-secondary sectors, including:
• Keynoted at the UFA Summit at the BMO Centre in Calgary
• Spoken for organizations like CPA Chartered Accountants and non-profits like Southern Alberta Community Living Association (SACLA)
• Spoken for Alberta Health Services staff and patients
• Presented to post-secondary institutions including the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic
• Been featured on CBC, CTV, Global News, and BBC
