1 Degree of Separation

1 Degree of Separation We are comedians doing a show about depression and suicide. We bring dialogue, acceptance and hope!

1 Degree of Separation is a comedy show aiming to end the stigma of mental illness. Depression has one degree of separation--if you don't suffer then someone you know does. Our mission is to bring dialogue, awareness, and acceptance to depression through laughter and vulnerability. At a 1 Degree show, our hilarious comedians talk about depression in an entertaining and enlightening way, as they share stories of hope, happiness, and triumph. This show is an open and honest and engaging conversation about depression. We are working to end the stigma of mental illness with humor and comedy. There will be laughter and tears, but you'll walk away with a greater understanding of mental illness.

Our program was a success at Millington Naval Base. Three training sessions in one day. Thank you to the Navy for bringi...
11/20/2025

Our program was a success at Millington Naval Base. Three training sessions in one day. Thank you to the Navy for bringing us and huge shout out to MWR for marketing and taking great care of our team. Our Panel of Comedians absolutely impacted lives! ***deprevention ***de

Two incredible training sessions today!Grateful for the conversation especially afterwards♥️Well done to our Panel. Miss...
11/15/2025

Two incredible training sessions today!
Grateful for the conversation especially afterwards♥️
Well done to our Panel. Mission’s accomplished ♥️

Thank you Spectrumnews1. Great article and video. Take a look!
11/13/2025

Thank you Spectrumnews1.
Great article and video.

Take a look!

The program’s effectiveness using comedy to address mental health is now being used by the military

Thank you to the Navy and MWR for having us today! Thank you to our panel. It was an incredible training session.
11/13/2025

Thank you to the Navy and MWR for having us today! Thank you to our panel. It was an incredible training session.

There were nine of us. Four being our Comic Panel, two from Family services, one from MWR and one very courageous Navy m...
11/13/2025

There were nine of us.
Four being our Comic Panel, two from Family services, one from MWR and one very courageous Navy member along with myself.
We have trained to adapt our program for low attendances and it has become some of my favorite trainings. The attendees get to participate in the conversation answering the 1° of Separation’s 5 Questions. It was intimate, raw and so insightful.
Thank you Navy!
I saw lives changed today while talking about depression and su***de.

Thank you♥️🤍💙
11/13/2025

Thank you♥️🤍💙

Thank you Capital Public Radio for the great story
11/11/2025

Thank you Capital Public Radio for the great story

A Sacramento area comedian created a show in 2019 to fight the stigma surrounding mental health. He now performs worldwide, including for veterans and active duty service members to shed light on depression and su***de.

Happy birthday Marines♥️
11/11/2025

Happy birthday Marines♥️

Here’s today’s interview on Good Day Sacramento with Courtney Dempsey
11/07/2025

Here’s today’s interview on Good Day Sacramento with Courtney Dempsey

"One Degree of Separation" is a comedy show aimed at ending the stigma of mental illness. Depression has one degree of separation: if you don't suffer, then someone you know does.

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1508 Eureka Suite 235
San Diego, CA
95661

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(916) 607-2684

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Mission

Our mission is to bring dialogue, awareness, and acceptance to depression through laughter and vulnerability. Our comedy show aims to end the stigma of mental illness and depression. We will kill these stigmas by creating an army of comedians to share stories of hope, happiness, and triumph.

Depression has one degree of separation: if you don't suffer then someone you know does. Our vision is to cover the world and perform our show "1 Degree of Separation, a Funny Look at Depression and Su***de" to all those who suffer with depression and to all those who love those who suffer with depression.