Session Presenter - Kevin Hines

In high school John Kevin Hines loved performing in plays and playing sports. Being around people and being active were things that came easily to him. That changed when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17. He struggled to find a treatment and in 2000, during his freshman year of college, Kevin attempted to take his own life. He jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and luckily he is one of 29 people to have survived that jump. Kevin has since learned to deal with mental illness in a healthy way, and through speaking out, he is providing a positive example to hundreds of thousands of young people dealing with all types of mental health issues. His story is one of amazing strength and compassion. Kevin's devotion to living every single day grounded to the things he loves comes though loud and clear; he is truly an inspiration.

During the past 5 years, Kevin has spoken to over 150,000 people about his experiences and reached millions in media interviews. He was featured in the film The Bridge and also appeared in People, Time, and Newsweek magazines and shared his story on Larry King Live, Prime Time, Anderson Cooper 360, 20/20, and many other national news programs. Kevin's memoir, 4 Seconds To Live, will be coming out in 2008.  His new book details the story of his life and how he came to the fateful day when he attempted to take his own life.

Back to Top