March 18-19, 2008
Nominate a Student for the Student Mental Health Advocate Award
To recognize outstanding student leadership in the area of campus mental health, the University of Michigan has created the Student Mental Health Advocate Award. You may nominate a college student (undergraduate or graduate) to receive this award, which will be presented at the 2008 Depression on College Campuses Conference. Click here to read about last year's award recipient.
In 300 words or less, please give the student's name, major, college/university, and describe how this student has helped to create a healthier campus community by:
Raising awareness of mental health issues on campus through education and outreach, and/or
Advocating for mental health services on campus for diverse student populations, and/or
Helping to reduce the stigma of depressive illnesses.
The U-M Depression on College Campuses Conference Planning Committee will review the nominations and select a recipient. The Committee will pay travel expenses for the recipient to attend the conference, and present the award during the banquet lunch on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
In addition, the person who nominates the selected student will receive free registration and hotel accommodations for the conference.
Nominated students who are not selected as the award recipient will be considered for the opportunity to participate in a student panel at the conference, highlighting model programs which help to create healthy campus communities.
Deadline for nominations is February 1, 2008. The award recipient and potential panelists will be notified by February 15, 2008.
Click here to write and submit your nomination to Trish Meyer.
