On Fri., Mar. 27 the International English Honors Society “Sigma Tau Delta” and The Town Square literary magazine hosted Writing and Mental Health.
The event’s purpose was to educate attendees about the importance of journaling as a coping mechanism and to provide mental health awareness.
Samantha Taylor, a retired military veteran, opened the event. Taylor also has ties to Times Square Magazine and shared her personal experience with mental health.
The event’s keynote speaker was Dr. Jane Stafford. Stafford offered a psychological perspective on journaling and how it has recently become more popular in therapeutic settings.
The event concluded with a panel discussion including Dan Leach, John M. Starino and Dr. Skye Roberson
