Clarkson is pleased to invite Pablo Campos to campus to share his story with mental health and substance use on Thursday, Mar 3, 2022 at 6:30pm in the Student Center Forum.
Pablo Campos grew up angry and frustrated, not knowing why he had these feelings or how to express them positively. Despite a family history of depression, substance use disorder and anxiety, there was no discussion about mental health in his home. Lacking healthy coping skills, Pablo engaged in risk-taking behaviors including misuse of substances, eventually leading him to attempt to take his own life while still in high school. After multiple stays at inpatient facilities and finding proper treatment, Pablo began his road to recovery. He eventually gained further stability by adopting a strong work ethic, which began at the front desk of a health club. There he learned a great deal about having a healthy body and a healthy mind, and is a strong advocate for good nutrition, physical fitness and self-care. He now talks publicly about stigma and the lack of education around seeking help that delayed his recovery, and how building a strong network of professionals and loved ones has set him on a course for mental wellness. Pablo served as a founding member and president of the Active Minds chapter at Pensacola State College and also worked at the Crisis Action Referral Effort for Students or CARES office at Pensacola State. After receiving his AA in Social Work from PSC he moved to Raleigh, NC where he earned his Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from North Carolina State University working towards obtaining his LCSW.
About Active Minds Speakers
Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Since 2009, Active Minds speakers have been providing engaging, encouraging, and safe mental health education that’s tailored for students, young adults, educators, professional groups, and other audiences. Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States. Research shows that peer-to-peer outreach is the best way to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health and encourage people to seek help if they need it. That’s why Active Minds speakers are so effective. Their personal stories show that mental health struggles are common and there is both help and hope. Their relatable presentations interweave key mental health messages, creating an inspiring and educational experience for audiences.