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Student Advocacy at the State Capital for Mental Health Matters Day

Student Advocacy at the State Capital for Mental Health Matters Day

A group of 40 HSE and HSW students representing several clubs (NAMI on Campus, Sources of Strength, Elevating Student Voices, and Student Senate) took a field trip to the Capitol for Mental Health Matters Day in Albany. Matthew Jason, Stephanie Carlton, and Sara Krahnke chaperoned students for a day of listening to mental health policy briefings, participating in a rally, and meeting with Senator Tedisco.  This event was organized by MHANYS (Mental Health Association of NY State) with AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention).

The image shows a group of people holding signs and banners related to mental health awareness, with a large "Mental Health Matters" sign in the background.
The image shows three people standing in front of a banner with the "MHANYS" logo, promoting awareness and support for suicide prevention.
A crowd of people gathered in an outdoor public space, surrounded by buildings and bare trees in the background.
The image shows a group of people, likely students, posing in front of a banner promoting "Mental Health Awareness". The individuals are wearing a mix of casual and athletic clothing, and the background appears to be an indoor setting with a tiled floor and walls.
A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered in a room with a stone wall and decorative flags in the background.
A group of diverse individuals, some holding signs with slogans, posing together in front of a backdrop with organization logos.