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Jason DeShaw is a national award-winning mental health speaker and singer-songwriter from Montana. Nearly losing his life to mental illness and addiction, he now dedicates himself to inspiring others through speaking, storytelling and music. He is living proof that hope is worth believing in, and his life story is a powerful testament to resilience.

Serenity in the Storm is Jason DeShaw’s presentation—a moving story of hope, set to the soundtrack of his life. His journey to help others has taken him from high school gymnasiums to the lecture halls of Harvard. University research has shown that DeShaw's work has significantly reduced stigma and encouraged help-seeking behavior in Montana youth.

Jason DeShaw received the Champions Award in Washington D.C. from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for “exhibiting courage, leadership and service on behalf of all people living with mental illness.”

Jason is available for speaking engagements, conferences, corporate events and more.

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Hear the Train a Comin'

Jason DeShaw is a national award-winning mental health speaker and country singer, born and raised in Montana.

They Call Me Crazy

By Justin Lubke & Story Road Films
Finding hope in the depths of despair.

Guitar Hero: A Cowboy’s Straight Talk on Bipolar Disorder

Country musician Jason DeShaw combines his songs and his personal story to bring awareness of mental health challenges to audiences across Big Sky country.

Legendary Artists presents Jason DeShaw

Jason has performed across the United States, Canada, and Europe from concert halls to psychiatric hospitals.

Jason DeShaw - This Land is Your Land

Jason DeShaw performing "This Land is Your Land". A scene from his 2015 tour across Montana to promote mental health and reduce stigma.

Montana Ag Network: Addressing Mental Health issues

Jason DeShaw is a mental health advocate and musician.

Jason DeShaw Offers Serenity in the Storm to Local High Schools

National award-winning mental health speaker and singer Jason DeShaw has embarked on a tour of Montana high schools to focus on overcoming the mental health challenges that may face our young adults.

Superintendent Arntzen and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Partner with Jason DeShaw to Support Student Mental Health

Superintendent Arntzen has partnered with Jason DeShaw and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) to sponsor another school tour to 10 Montana high schools this fall.

Jason DeShaw - National Award-winning Mental Health Speaker

Jason DeShaw, a national award-winning mental health speaker and singer, will be presenting at 10 schools this fall on a Serenity in the Storm tour, with a focus on mental health.

Singer DeShaw Brings Message of Hope

Songster Jason DeShaw performed before a sea of young faces on Nov. 2, intermingling his country-style lyrics with revealing snippets of his long battle with “an illness of extremes."

Award-winning Speaker and Country Singer to Share Journey with Mental Illness

An award-winning speaker and country singer will pair his story of recovery and songs of hope during an upcoming visit to Bozeman.

DeShaw Shares Powerful Message

"They call me crazy" were the first words in a video presentation that opened the powerful message shared by country musician Jason DeShaw on September 7 in Harlem.

Resounds: Jason DeShaw

Jason DeShaw is a mental health activist and musician from Montana who has six albums to his name and tours extensively.

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You're Not Alone

Jason DeShaw shares message of hope with students in Montana.

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