December 19, 2024 – Greek University

Susan Crooks: Creating a Stigma-Free Environment in College

By admin on December 19, 2024

Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are here for you. Dial 988. On August 22, 2019, Susan Crooks faced an unimaginable loss when her son Walt succumbed to treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. In his memory, Susan and her other son, Will, established Walt’s Waltz—a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing suffering and stigma surrounding mental health struggles. Together, we can foster understanding and support for those in need. Their mission is to destigmatize mental health, promote equity in care and research funding, and empower individuals through education and advocacy to foster hope and reduce suffering.

In episode 527 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Susan chose to attend the University of Central Florida as an adult learner, we learn more about Susan’s son Walt and the non-profit called Walt’s Waltz, how she finds the strength to help others after going through this, the myths about mental health, how college students can take their mental health temperature, how the arts can help with mental health, what is a mental health moonshot, and how we can create a stigma-free environment in college. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SXqP_LIfes

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Carey Conley: Break FREE from Mental Health Myths!

By admin on December 19, 2024

For the last 20 years, Carey Conley has had a flourishing business career which has taken her around the world. Unfortunately, tragedy struck, and everything changed. She lost her husband, Ross, in 2014 and just three years later, she lost her son, Cole, at age 26 – both to suicide. Today, Carey helps people create a crystal clear written vision for every area of their life, so they take action every day toward living out their purpose. Purpose is what gives people hope.

In episode 526 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Carey decided on Oklahoma State University, what was special about Phi Mu that made her want to join, what happened when she lost her husband Ross to suicide in 2014, what happened when she lost her son Cole to suicide just three years later, how students can find their purpose in life, how she came up with the title of her book “Keep Looking Up: Transforming Grief into Hope After Tragedy”, strategies students can use to support friends who might be struggling with their mental health, myths about mental health, and how students can become advocates for mental health awareness on their campuses. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeriGlmA8MU