Meet Michael, a University of Cincinnati student who lives with anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. Michael candidly share his struggles with mental illness, his path to recovery, and how he’s breaking the mental health stigma for other UC students by creating the Bearcat Support Network.
I’m Darnell and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Darnell, who spoke at our 2017 Spring4Life event and has been advocating for self-acceptance and living beyond your mental health diagnosis. Darnell is an actor and model who has lived with generalized anxiety disorder from a very young age. Watch his brave and honest story here.
I’m Brooke and this is my 1N5 journey…
Last Saturday, we were so honored to have The Ohio State University student and Mariemont City Schools graduate, Brooke Kelly speak about her journey, the spiral, the people that helped her seek treatment, and the continuing need for empathy in our society. To share the details of her story with such vulnerability and honesty, Brooke proved that she is living beyond her diagnosis on …
I’m Nick and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Nick Goepper, an Olympic & X Games medalist who’s won gold, silver, and bronze medals for his talents on the slopes; however, he still struggles with highs and lows just like the rest of us. We hope you find inspiration and empowerment from listening to his story, a story he shared live with those that attended our annual Spring4Life …
I’m Molly and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Molly Sullivan, a Miami University student, who lives with anxiety and has experienced depression in her past. Molly speaks about what it’s like to be screaming for help on the inside but yet so fearful to say the words. Luckily, she had a great friend by her side that helped her voice what she couldn’t say on her own.
I’m Megan and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Megan, a University of Toledo student who lives with depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Megan wants to spend her whole life telling people that “your life is worth living and there are ways to survive anything that you’re going through.” Thanks, Megan, for being brave enough to share your story! You are empowering others and saving lives!
I’m James and this is my 1N5 journey…
We are so proud of James Avant IV, not only for openly and honestly sharing his story with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), but also for overcoming his mental health obstacles and using them to create a successful business, OCD Cakes, that he created to “take a bite out of the stigma of mental health”. Thanks, James for allowing us to share your …
I’m Ruku and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Ruku, a 12th grader who lives with generalized anxiety disorder and depression. Her story is very powerful and relatable for so many. Thanks, Ruku for being brave enough to share your story!
I’m Maeve and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Maeve, who lives with alcohol and substance abuse addiction and bipolar disorder. She’s telling her story to let everyone know you CAN recover and to honor all of her friends she’s lost to addiction and mental illness.
I’m Caleb and this is my 1N5 journey…
Meet Caleb, a local college student who currently lives with depression, and has experienced anorexia, anxiety, and suicide ideation. In his story he describes feeling the need to “man up” and “power through” as many of our youth, especially males, feel pressured to do. Click to see more of his touching story and how he’s living to be more than …