A comedy show and suicide prevention program aimed at ending the stigma of mental illness.
Depression has one degree of separation: if you don't suffer, then someone you know does.
We aim to bring dialogue, awareness, and acceptance for those suffering from depression through laughter and vulnerability. We laugh at the dark stuff, because laughter releases the pain. We talk about depression because no one should feel shame.
With an army of comedians, we hope to kill the stigma of depression and share stories of hope, happiness and triumph.
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“Thank you so much for coming to our school! I enjoyed every second of the show. It’s nice knowing that there are people out there who feel the same way I do… You have an amazing way of connecting with the audience. I absolutely LOVE when people come to our school to talk about mental health because in our little town, it’s sometimes overlooked. Thank you for saving my life and so many others! During that time, I was struggling and your talk was just what I needed!”
Since the creation of 1 Degree, we’ve performed over 80 suicide prevention shows for people from all walks of life. Our audiences have included first responders, dentists, medical groups, corporate clients, and students from sixth grade through college. We’ve traveled to Kentucky, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Oklahoma and all over California, but this was the first show for the men and women of our military! It was an honor and privilege to come to New Orleans and teach them how to talk about depression.
“I’ve never heard such an honest and informative talk on mental health and depression than what you all put on.”
— Doug