Imagine Thriving

Imagine Thriving is dedicated to educating students on mental wellness in a way that will erase the stigma of mental illnesses. It is about providing hope, healing and inspiration. For me, Imagine Thriving has become a passion. It has brought me to help others who are struggling with something that I have seen my friends and self deal with in the past. This action project provides me with the privilege to educate myself and others on a problem that, with the more that I work with the foundation, I have realized is extremely misunderstood.

Mental Illnesses are a very real problem in students. According to the North Dakota Youth at Risk Survey of 2013, 16.1% of students “seriously considered attempting suicide during the past 12 months.” This should be reason to motivate everyone to stand up for mental wellness. This is one reason why Imagine Thriving exists.

With educating students, and providing early intervention for those who are struggling, so many lives can be changed. This is why I work so passionately with Imagine Thriving, and love everything that comes from this action project. I want to take a stand and help every student be in an environment that helps him or her THRIVE. -Student Board Member Dylan