McKendree’s First Mental Health Matters Fair
By Madison Rohn, Editor
On Wednesday, McKendree University held its first Mental Health Matters Fair. The Hett lobby was lined with tables run by psychology students and club members, Counseling and Health services, local counseling services and other organizations. Each table contained information and advice on different mental health topics and coping mechanisms, including meditation, sleep, breathing and journaling. In addition to the tables, there was a meditation station where students could sit and relax.
Photo by Sadie Miyler
During the fair, I spoke with Breanna Sampo, a senior psychology major and the president of Psychology club, about the importance of promoting mental health. She said, “A lot of students are struggling and they don’t even know how they’re strugg...