Ascend Thrive Together Roundtable Discussion: Breaking the Silence

A community conversation about mental health, connection, and how we can better support ourselves and one another.
About this Event

Breaking the Silence: Why Mental Health Is Everyone’s Issue

Mental health is part of our everyday lives, but too many conversations happen only after someone reaches a crisis point.

The Ascend Thrive Together Roundtable Discussion creates a welcoming space for students, young adults, community members, leaders, and advocates to talk openly about mental health, share perspectives, and learn practical ways to support one another.

During this conversation, we’ll explore how to recognize when someone may be struggling, how to start difficult conversations with care, and how connection and community support can make a difference.

What we’ll explore:

• Understanding Mental Health
Breaking down stigma and misconceptions that can make it difficult to ask for help.

• Recognizing When Someone Is Struggling
Learning how to notice changes and signs that someone may need support.

• Starting the Conversation
Exploring ways to ask difficult questions and create space for honest conversations.

• Supporting One Another
Learning how peer connection, community, and access to resources can make a difference.

Whether you're looking for support, want to better support someone else, or simply want to learn more about mental health, there's a place for you in the conversation.