Story County Mental Health Expo: Escape for Overcoming Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
Monday, 25 Sep 2023 at 6:00 pm – Great Hall Memorial Union
This lecture was recorded and can be viewed on the Available Recordings page. This free event kicks off with a local mental health provider fair, where representatives will be available to share information about on-campus and community mental health services, plus free food and great prizes!6pm - Vendor Fair Begins + Enjoy Free Food7pm - Keynote, Panel Q&A8:15pm - Prize Drawing8:30pm - Vendoor Fair ClosesParticipating vendors include: ACCESS Assault Care CenterAlternative Response for Community Health (ARCH)Alternatives Arrest Diversion ProgramAmes Police DepartmentAmes Public LibraryAmes Romero HouseCatholic CharitiesCentral Iowa Psychological ServicesCICSCommunity and Family ResourcesCommunity Support AdvocatesInside Out Wellness & AdvocacyIowa Total CareIowa Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesISU Extension and OutreachISU Office of Student AssistanceISU Police DepartmentISU Student Health and WellnessLutheran Services in IowaMartha's House of HopeMary Greeley Medical Center Behavioral Health ServicesMid Iowa Community ActionMolina Healthcare of IowaNAMI Central IowaOptimae LifeServicesPrimary Health CareRomans Ranch, Inc.SIBBA (State of Iowa Black Belt Association/Cyclone Martial Arts)The Bridge HomeThe RedShirt FoundationUCS HealthcareUnityPoint Health Eyerly BallUnited Way of Story CountyWalnut Creek PsychiatryYSS This year's keynote will be given by Kai Roberts, "Escape: Overcoming Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts." Kai tells the story of overcoming the panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorder that he struggled with in college. Kai talks deeply about the origins of his anxiety, the symptoms he experienced, and the nature of his paralyzing intrusive thoughts. The presentation concludes with Kai explaining his road to recovery and an inspiring message for those who may be struggling with something similar. This is a refreshingly personal and at times uncomfortable presentation that speaks to many issues young people deal with today.Download the 2023 Story County Mental Health Expo Resource Guide here.Check out the Story County Mental Health Expo on Facebook by clicking here.This lecture was recorded and can be viewed on the Available Recordings page. This free event kicks off with a local mental health provider fair, where representatives will be available to share information about on-campus and community mental health services, plus free food and great prizes!6pm - Vendor Fair Begins + Enjoy Free Food7pm - Keynote, Panel Q&A8:15pm - Prize Drawing8:30pm - Vendoor Fair ClosesParticipating vendors include: ACCESS Assault Care CenterAlternative Response for Community Health (ARCH)Alternatives Arrest Diversion ProgramAmes Police DepartmentAmes Public LibraryAmes Romero HouseCatholic CharitiesCentral Iowa Psychological ServicesCICSCommunity and Family ResourcesCommunity Support AdvocatesInside Out Wellness & AdvocacyIowa Total CareIowa Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesISU Extension and OutreachISU Office of Student AssistanceISU Police DepartmentISU Student Health and WellnessLutheran Services in IowaMartha's House of HopeMary Greeley Medical Center Behavioral Health ServicesMid Iowa Community ActionMolina Healthcare of IowaNAMI Central IowaOptimae LifeServicesPrimary Health CareRomans Ranch, Inc.SIBBA (State of Iowa Black Belt Association/Cyclone Martial Arts)The Bridge HomeThe RedShirt FoundationUCS HealthcareUnityPoint Health Eyerly BallUnited Way of Story CountyWalnut Creek PsychiatryYSS This year's keynote will be given by Kai Roberts, "Escape: Overcoming Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts." Kai tells the story of overcoming the panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorder that he struggled with in college. Kai talks deeply about the origins of his anxiety, the symptoms he experienced, and the nature of his paralyzing intrusive thoughts. The presentation concludes with Kai explaining his road to recovery and an inspiring message for those who may be struggling with something similar. This is a refreshingly personal and at times uncomfortable presentation that speaks to many issues young people deal with today.Download the 2023 Story County Mental Health Expo Resource Guide here.Check out the Story County Mental Health Expo on Facebook by clicking here.
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.