Now more than ever, support for mental health and suicide prevention awareness is a necessity to all people affected by global events and those who are struggling during this time. With this year’s Out of the Darkness theme in mind, Apart but Not Alone, mental health is paramount to student success and this experience is a testament to the fight against stigmas surrounding mental health and suicide.
In collaboration with Student Affairs Marketing and Communications, students and staff will have the opportunity to participate in the “Share Your Light” challenge on Instagram. Beginning in March, the “Share Your Light” challenge encourages the action of sharing one positive inspiration, motivation, or “light” in day-to-day life. Stay tuned for more information on this challenge within the coming weeks. Follow @outofthedarknesscsus on Instagram for up-to-date event information.
Health Educator and Out of the Darkness Experience Coordinator, Lara Falkenstein, shares her message of support for this 10th annual event: “This is a call for all students, organizations, departments, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and not only remember and honor those whose lives have been lost to suicide but to take action to help raise awareness surrounding the topic of mental health and suicide so no one ever feels alone or afraid to seek support or services. Together, we can bring this topic out of the darkness and into the light to support our Hornet Family.”
Paired with the “Share Your Light” challenge, every person who would like to support and participate in the Out of the Darkness Event can register as a Virtual Walker for free. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the walk will be virtual, but registering for the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Experience shows the same amount of support as would a physical walk. You are highly encouraged to join us for this event as we support all those who have been affected by suicide and mental health, as a Hornet family.
The link to register for the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Experience is provided below:
Register for Out of the Darkness
In collaboration with Student Affairs Marketing and Communications, students and staff will have the opportunity to participate in the “Share Your Light” challenge on Instagram. Beginning in March, the “Share Your Light” challenge encourages the action of sharing one positive inspiration, motivation, or “light” in day-to-day life. Stay tuned for more information on this challenge within the coming weeks. Follow @outofthedarknesscsus on Instagram for up-to-date event information.
Health Educator and Out of the Darkness Experience Coordinator, Lara Falkenstein, shares her message of support for this 10th annual event: “This is a call for all students, organizations, departments, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and not only remember and honor those whose lives have been lost to suicide but to take action to help raise awareness surrounding the topic of mental health and suicide so no one ever feels alone or afraid to seek support or services. Together, we can bring this topic out of the darkness and into the light to support our Hornet Family.”
Paired with the “Share Your Light” challenge, every person who would like to support and participate in the Out of the Darkness Event can register as a Virtual Walker for free. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the walk will be virtual, but registering for the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Experience shows the same amount of support as would a physical walk. You are highly encouraged to join us for this event as we support all those who have been affected by suicide and mental health, as a Hornet family.
The link to register for the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Experience is provided below:
Register for Out of the Darkness
Written By: Carina Arroyo '22