Would you know what to say?
1Degree uses comedy, personal stories, and five practical questions to open honest conversations about depression and suicide—for schools, workplaces, first responders, military and veteran groups, and communities.
Meaningful conversations start with connection.
A welcoming space to laugh, listen, and begin an honest conversation.
A Funny Look at Depression and Suicide
Laughter opens the door.
Connection keeps it open.
1Degree brings clean comedy and candid personal stories together in a presentation that makes a difficult topic easier to discuss.
Our comedians demonstrate an honest conversation about depression, then introduce five practical questions people can use to better understand and support someone they care about.
Explore the presentation →A short introduction to the people and purpose behind 1Degree. Watch on YouTube
Who we serve
Bring the conversation to your people.
Different settings. One shared need: knowing how to begin a meaningful conversation.
Schools & colleges
Start conversations among students, educators, and families.
Explore school presentations →Workplaces
Make room for honest conversations and peer support at work.
Explore workplace presentations →First responders
Bring teams together around shared experiences and connection.
Explore first responder presentations →Military & veterans
Create space for candid conversations within military and veteran communities.
Explore military presentations →Community organizations
Gather neighbors, families, and local organizations around a meaningful event.
Explore community presentations →The Five Questions
You don’t need perfect words.
You need a place to start.
Five questions guide a conversation about what depression feels like, what makes things harder, and what helps. The presentation shows how listening to someone’s own experience can build understanding.
A brief introduction to the questions demonstrated during the presentation.
“I’ve never heard such an honest and informative talk on mental health and depression than what you all put on.”
Start a conversation
Bring 1Degree to your organization.
Tell us about your audience and what you have in mind. We’ll discuss how a presentation could fit your organization or community.
Bring 1Degree to Your OrganizationAn inquiry starts the conversation. It does not reserve an event date.
1Degree
1508 Eureka Road, Suite 235
Roseville, CA 95661
916.607.2684