Who is Christine XP?
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About Christine XP
Christine XP (Christine Marie Frey) is the International Award-Winning Author of “Brain XP: Living with Mental Illness, A Young Teenager's Perspective”, the 1st Mental Health Book written by a teenager speaking to other teens. She is the Founder of Brain XP.
At the age of 12, Christine XP began experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and psychosis. She was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At the age of 16, Christine XP wrote and self-published her autobiography. After receiving multiple international awards for her autobiographical book, Christine XP created the Brain XP Project.
Christine XP has a passion for helping others, especially those who are struggling. Not only can you find this passion in her mental health advocacy work and in her book, you can also find it in her music. At the age of 11, Christine XP taught herself to play the guitar, and she began writing songs. Creating music became Christine XP’s most valuable coping skill.
Christine XP is an engaging Motivational Keynote Speaker, Musical Recording Artist & Performer, and Mental Health Activist.
Advocacy Leadership
California Behavioral Health Planning Council
San Diego Children, Youth, and Families System of Care Council
San Diego TAY (Transition Age Youth) Council
Strong 365 National Board
National Alliance on Mental Illness Speaker
Pathways Kickstart San Diego Mental Health Prevention & Early Intervention Speaker
National Discovery Behavioral Health Partnership/Speaker
Awards & Recognition
“BRAIN XP Day” - April 28th Proclaimed by San Diego, California Mayor Kevin Faulconer
“Best Psychology/Mental Health Book of 2019!” - International IndieReader Discovery Book Award Winner
“Youth Advocate of 2019!” - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego Color Ball Award
“Best Book/Manuscript” - International Screencraft Cinematic Book 2019 Finalist
“Best Memoir” - International Best Indie Book Award 2019 Finalist
“Best Middle Book” - International Eric Hoffer Book Award 2019 Finalist
“Best Book from Young Authors Under 25!” - International Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist
“Best Autobiography/Biography of 2019!” - San Diego Book Award Winner