Jake Sevits will speak on the challenges of living with chronic depression and his personal efforts to develop positive strategies for managing the disorder and living life with joy. He is a successful young engineer from the area who will describe his personal journey with life-long depression and his commitment to a life with purpose despite the challenge. He is devoted to helping others who are facing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or other mental health concerns and who may struggle with thoughts of suicide. All members of the campus community are invited to attend.