Mental Health at Iowa State
A Conversation
Monday, 06 Feb 2017 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Join us for a discussion designed to raise mental health awareness and learn how different entities at Iowa State are working to provide support and education. With 1 in 5 students living with a diagnosable mental health condition, it is important to openly address this often uncomfortable topic and work toward ending the stigma. Students and others on campus are invited to share personal experiences about living with mental illness, the misunderstandings they've encountered about their condition, and the importance of seeking assistance. Panelists for this discussion include the new director of Student Wellness Mark Rowe-Barth, professor of psychology David Vogel, and Student Counseling Services psychologist Kristen Sievert. Distinguished Professor of Psychology Gary Wells will facilitate the discussionCosponsored By:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness On Campus
- Suicide Awareness Organization
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.