For over 25 years, Heather Tobin has been a nationally recognized mental health advocate. After receiving her Master of Communication from Emerson College, Heather began working as a public outreach speaker for NAMI to end the stigma of mental illness in young adults. She has been featured on the cover of BP Hope Magazine, as well as interviewed by local and national publications including Health Central and Bring Change 2 Mind. As a podcaster and documentary program writer and producer, Heather has created content shining a light on living with chronic illness including her bipolar disorder and major depression. Her latest blog, “The House That Grief Built,” chronicles her story of recovery after a devastating divorce and loss of her cousin by suicide. Heather is and avid crafter, musician, and animal lover living in Maine. 

Awards

2021 Gold Medal Winner, Readers’ Favorite, Non-Fiction-Humor/Comedy, Author, and Illustrator, Just Say “$%#&! No!” 
2021 International AAHGS Book Awards, Non-Fiction Historical, Designer, Our Shining Legacy