Guest speaker discusses suicide prevention with MCC nursing students
Meridian Community College Associate Degree Nursing students were reminded of the importance of mental health support and suicide prevention during the Organization of Student Nurses (OSN) meeting.
Brandy Gordon, who is a spokesperson with Lean on Me Jubilee, shared with the students about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging people to seek help.
“We’re bringing everybody together to help erase the stigma and to let people know that you’re not alone,” Gordon said.
Lean on Me Jubilee supports mental health and suicide prevention by funding organizations that provide resources and support services. Its annual community event brings families together and raises money for grants to local organizations.
If you or someone you know is struggling with harmful thoughts, call 988.
For more information, visit meridiancc.edu/nursing.