Marmaton Valley High School students took part in a “Zero Reasons Why” session Monday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.
“Zero Reasons Why” is a teen-led mental health education and suicide prevention campaign that is being previewed to Allen County students this week.
The program’s core is storytelling, peer leadership, and community engagement. Students share their experiences and challenge harmful myths about mental health.
Marmaton Valley junior Andie Carr shares her group’s responses during a panel discussion closing out the “Zero Reasons Why” presentation. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register Brendon Newman, junior at Marmaton Valley, shares what his group believes are misconceptions about mental health. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register Kason Botts answers the question, “Who or what has helped you when you were struggling with your mental health?” Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register Students went around the auditorium answering questions on posters regarding mental health at the close of the discussion. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register
