Mental Health Sunday Film Screening

As part of Mental Health Sunday on Jan. 30, First Universalist’s Mental Health Connect Ambassador team will be showing the documentary film “My Ascension” in the Cummins Room at 12:30 p.m. followed by a panel discussion with local mental health experts to discuss the impact of the film. This event is suggested for parents, grandparents, teens and anyone else who cares about another person.

My Ascension: A Documentary Film and Movement to Spread Hope and Fight Suicide

Synopsis: A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma’s inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it.

Brought to you by:
First Universalist Church of Minneapolis and Mental Health Connect

***If you or someone you know needs help – call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line – HELLO to 741741***