Comments for Send Silence Packing: Raising Awareness of Student Suicide

Comment on Hofstra University by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:54:42 +0000

Another round of fantastic pictures! Thank you for inspiring thought AND action at Hofstra!

Comment on Smith by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:00:50 +0000

The pictures from Smith are fantastic! There’s a warmth to them on what looks like a rather chilly day that I really appreciate. Also, fantastic aerial shot!

Comment on Smith by Renee

Renee — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:55:02 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story, Nicole, and being such a powerful advocate! http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampshire/unique-exhibit-exposes-suicide-concern-among-college-students

Comment on Wesleyan by Sara

Sara — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:28:30 +0000

What a POWERFUL way to follow-up a display: http://wesleyanargus.com/2012/04/27/send-silence-packing-a-call-to-action/. Thank you Molly and Jenn for courageously sharing your stories and writing such an impactful call to action!

Comment on SUNY Oswego by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:56:47 +0000

I love the story in this post, and I know the Oswego chapter is doing this work all the time. What a lucky campus of students to have such a great chapter, to have had this amazing display with two incredible staffers, and to have such rich resources available!

Comment on Syracuse University by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:53:52 +0000

It looks like it was a super great day for a display! I’m so glad that prospective students AND their families were able to see the display. This is absolutely a conversation parents should be having with themselves and with their kids before they leave and throughout their college careers. And, who knows? Maybe students will educate their parents a little bit as time goes on.

Comment on University of Connecticut by Jen Barney

Jen Barney — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:23:25 +0000

Having Send Silence Packing at UConn was one of the most memorable experiences of my entire life. Having the opportunity not only to help set up and facilitate the display but also to work with, talk to, and make connections with people throughout the planning process, during the actual display, and even in the days that followed was truly amazing. The impact this display and experience has had on my life is truly amazing and is something I will never forget. Listening to the stories that were shared by several individuals at the event, reading the backpacks, and even sharing a bit of my own personal story with others through this program has been so inspiring and really reminded me why starting these conversations is so important and once again exemplified why Active Minds is such an important part of my life, why I’m so passionate about it, and why we do everything we do here at UConn. Thank you Brandon and Nicole for doing what you do and bringing such a wonderful program to UConn; without you it wouldn’t have been possible. And thank you to Active Minds Inc. for creating and facilitating this program, it was truly an honor to have it on our campus. This really has been one of the highlights of my undergraduate years here at UConn.

Comment on Wesleyan by Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:31:55 +0000

I love reading all of the ways chapters, including Wesleyan, have injected a visual does of hope into their SSP displays. Thank you so much for sharing the post-it responses and making my day!

Comment on Wesleyan by Paul

Paul — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:08:44 +0000

Wow! This is powerful. And so well thought out and done! This is a really really effective way to get the word out. Everyone who took part, I salute you! Paul

Comment on University of Connecticut by Parag Bhuva

Parag Bhuva — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:27:30 +0000

Thank you for coming! The program was extremely effective in getting the conversation started about mental health. I know a lot of people spent a lot of time just to read all of the stories. Thanks again!