I attended what I thought was simply going to be a presentation on suicide prevention. What this might entail, I was unsure of, but what did happen, I did not expect at all. A talented young actor and activist for mental health awareness and suicide prevention named Joshua Rivedal performed a very entertaining one-man play including 15 different characters. It was the story of him growing up, the hardships he's faced, and the tragic events that have made him who he is today. Joshua started the i'Mpossible Project to allow people to share their stories with others that need the encouragement, showing people struggling with suicidal thoughts and depression that the days can and will get better. After the performance, Josh gave more information on his personal battle with depression, showing how he brought himself out of a dark place to become successful and help others who are in the position he has once been. Questions from the audience were then answered by staff from the Counseling Center, Dr. Dula from the Psychology Department, and Joshua himself. The presentation was both informative and encouraging. If you are interested in his work, check out iampossibleproject.com.
Check back next semester for more adventures! -JD
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