Newest Heard in Rye Lecture
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Emotional and Mental Wellness Among Teens and Young Adults
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 • 7:30PM
Speaker: Jordan Burnham
Rye Middle School Multipurpose Room
Jordan Burnham
Jordan Burnham is a public speaker who discusses mental health disorders that affect so many of us. He shares his story of struggling with depression and hiding his internal pain during high school. In high school, Jordan had everything to live for. He was popular, had good grades, and was a star athlete. But as the pressures mounted, Jordan attempted to take his own life during his senior year of high school. Jordan's miraculous survival propelled him to begin to deal with his depression and learn healthier coping mechanisms. Today, Jordan's physical body is still recovering, but he has found emotional wellness through counseling, and a strong support system. His program educates students about depression, suicide, and coping mechanisms for young adults
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 • 7:30PM
Speaker: Jordan Burnham
Rye Middle School Multipurpose Room
Jordan Burnham
Jordan Burnham is a public speaker who discusses mental health disorders that affect so many of us. He shares his story of struggling with depression and hiding his internal pain during high school. In high school, Jordan had everything to live for. He was popular, had good grades, and was a star athlete. But as the pressures mounted, Jordan attempted to take his own life during his senior year of high school. Jordan's miraculous survival propelled him to begin to deal with his depression and learn healthier coping mechanisms. Today, Jordan's physical body is still recovering, but he has found emotional wellness through counseling, and a strong support system. His program educates students about depression, suicide, and coping mechanisms for young adults
