Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Mental health anti-stigma project kicks off IU Bloomington outreach with launch party

A student-led Indiana University initiative aimed at combating the stigma of mental illness will kick off its campus outreach with a launch party at IU Auditorium.

The event Thursday, November 13, will feature a performance by the iO Chicago Theater improv group, along with giveaways and opportunities for students to win prizes such as Pro Bowl and Super Bowl tickets.

The initiative, the U Bring Change 2 Mind College Toolbox Project, is designed to encourage students with mental health issues to get the help they need.


“With our goal in mind to end the stigma of mental illness, we invite all IU students and employees to join us for this night of fun and unlimited opportunities,” said Susan Barnett, a doctoral student in the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington and the manager of the project.


Doors to the auditorium will open at 6 p.m. Thursday, and volunteers will be staffing booths that provide free giveaways and information about an upcoming campus-wide, anti-stigma campaign. The performance by iO Chicago Theater of its popular “The Improved Musical” starts at 7 p.m.


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