Mental Health Advocacy with the Nan Project Registration 

Peer Mentor Presentation: The core of The NAN Project’s work is their peer-to-peer model, where peer mentors present their comeback stories to students with the goal of opening up the conversation around mental health issues and reducing the stigma. These stories detail their Peer Mentors’ struggles with mental illness and other issues facing young people, but more importantly, discuss the supports they were able to access and the coping strategies they have employed to find a path to recovery. By presenting these stories, they create a safe space for students to talk about mental health. In this presentation, they will also cover the signs and risks of a peer who may be struggling, as well as how to get them help in a crisis.

Hosted by The Center for Civic Engagement, Counseling and Health Services, The Nan Project, Salem's Next Leader's Program, and Dr. Joanna Gonsalves