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Upcoming Wellness Center Events

Kevin Hines to Speak at Northwest

October 1, 2009 @ the Charles Johnston Theatre, 7pm

John Kevin HinesIn high school John Kevin Hines loved performing in plays and playing sports. Being around people and being active were things that came easily to him. That changed when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17. He struggled to find a treatment. In 2000, during his freshman year of college, Kevin attempted to take his own life. He jumped off of the Golden Gate Bridge and luckily he is one of 29 people to have survived that jump. Kevin has since learned to deal with mental illness in a healthy way, and through speaking out, he is providing a positive example to hundreds of thousands of young people dealing with all types of mental health issues. His story is one of amazing strength and compassion, and his presentation discusses bipolar disorder, depression, suicide and survival. Kevin's devotion to living every single day grounded to the things he loves comes though loud and clear; he is truly an inspiration.

During the past 5 years Kevin has spoken to over 150,000 people about his experiences and reached millions in media interviews. He was featured in the film The Bridge and also appeared in People, Time, and Newsweek magazines and shared his story on Larry King Live, Prime Time, Anderson Cooper 360, 20/20, and many other national news programs. Kevin is working with the Bridge Rail Foundation to raise the rail on the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent suicides.