Join Lourdes' mental health student group
On Thursday, May 8, Lourdes University’s chapter of Active Minds, the voice of mental health awareness for young adults nationwide, is hosting a Night without Stigma. Co-sponsored by Lourdes Social Science Club, the free event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Franciscan Center, and features national speaker Janelle Montaño.
After Janelle Montaño lost her brother Josh to suicide, she spent years suffering in silence without adequate support and coping mechanisms. Since seeking the treatment she needed, Janelle has brought her life back into balance. As a speaker, Janelle acknowledges the reality of mental health disorders, but emphasizes her belief that everyone can live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives when they receive the treatment that is right for them. As an advocate, she emphasizes everyone’s role in creating communities where people feel safe in speaking up and receiving help for their mental health.
Last June, Janelle was selected to introduce President Barrack Obama and serve on a speaker panel moderated by Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the historic White House Conference on Mental Health. In her opening statements, she shared her story about family suicide, depression, hope, and recovery by advocating through Active Minds. In addition to speaking engagements throughout the nation, Janelle is also an alumna of The Ohio State University and works as a certified yoga and reiki coach.
Founded in 2003 by University of Pennsylvania student Alison Malmon following the suicide of her older brother Brian, Active Minds is the leading organization empowering young adults to speak openly about and promote education and awareness of mental health issues. In its 10 years, the non-profit organization has grown into a well-recognized entity in the field, led by a committed team of full time staff members under Alison's direction, as well as a Board of Directors, National Advisory Committee and Student Advisory Committee. Featured on CNN, in The New York Times, Chronicle of Higher Education, and much more, Active Minds has grown to include more than 400 campus chapters nationwide. For more on Active Minds, visitwww.activeminds.org.
Rooted in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, Lourdes University offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 academic majors as well as graduate degrees in business, education, liberal studies, nursing, organizational leadership, and theology. Community outreach programs include the Appold Planetarium, the Center for Science Education & the Environment, and Lifelong Learning. A member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Lourdes students can also compete in a variety of men’s and women’s sports. Named a “Best in the Midwest” college by the Princeton Review, Lourdes University is a nationally accredited, veteran and transfer-friendly institution offering a variety of student scholarships. Discover us online atwww.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419-885-3211.
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