Are we doing enough to invest in the mental health and “mental resiliency” of our student leaders? The mental health of our students leaders is clearly a leadership issue. While they tackle the tasks and responsibilities of their leadership positions, they are constantly bombarded with stress, and they are frequently called upon to help their close friends and other peers deal with their mental wellness challenges.

She has seen students struggle with mental health issues, and she witnessed her younger brother, Carson, fighting his. Two weeks before a great tsunami hit the coast of Asia in 2004, Carson made a decision to end his own life. Although his family had tried repeatedly to get him help, Carson could no longer cope with the shame and desperation of his struggle.

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