Published Articles
- Mike Skinner: Striking a Chord
A powerful article on Mike’s healing journey and his positive impact on others. (article from Anchor magazine) - The Power of Music (article from RAP Sheet)
The Latest in Disability Research, Advocacy, Policy and Practice - College Essay About A Hero - Alisa Skinner
- Changing the Stigma of Mental Illness - Mental Health World & The Health Care Review
- My Musical Career - Male Survivor Newsletter
- Consumer Musician Helps Raise $20,000 - Seacoast Online
- Nursing News
- Nami Advocate
Recognition
Awards
Michael Skinner
“Michael uses his story and songs of his triumph over horrific childhood abuse and victimization to inspire and motivate his audiences.”
Are you looking for someone to inform and encourage your audience about issues of mental health, childhood victimization or self help? Nationally recognized mental health advocate Michael Skinner can breathe inspiration into your next event.
Using humor and compassion, Michael takes his listeners on a journey from child victimization through the mental health, legal and medical systems to his current career as a successful musician and award-winning speaker.
Michael offers trauma survivors hope, insight and motivation. He gives professionals a rare opportunity to learn about their system from the inside out, to see what helps trauma survivors and what doesn’t.
Called a Mental Health Hero
Michael offers trauma survivors hope, insight and motivation. He gives professionals a rare opportunity to learn about their system from the inside out, to see what helps trauma survivors and what doesn’t.