With the month of September otherwise associated with mental health awareness coming to an end, Pottsville’s Aevidum club has been working hard spreading awareness. At the last club meeting many different topics were discussed including the plan for Friday’s football game. One of them was to pass out purple light up bracelets to show the importance of mental health. With so many teens and young adults struggling with mental illness it is so important to get the message out so they are not left feeling alone. According to reports made by the CDC one in five teens ages thirteen to eighteen have experienced mental illness.
One student associated with the club at Pottsville is junior Chloe Demcher. She and another member of the club Julie Stock announced Aevidum’s message on September 6th at the football game during halftime. Chloe says “ I really enjoy being in Aevidum because it helps spread awareness about really important issues, and I love being able to help change a person’s life”. With so many students and teachers working together Aevidum has become such an amazing and helpful club for the school. The club is a safe space for teens to go for the help and guidance they need.
Even though the month is ending Aevidum is not going to stop spreading awareness. The club meets monthly and always has new and exciting events. Mrs. Sponenburg also helps so much with the club, she is always welcoming new members and makes the club excited for events. Even though the club is constantly finding and creating new ideas, there is still plenty of socializing time. And being in the club is like being a part of a family. With so many amazing people Aevidum is such an amazing club to join. Everyone in the club is so welcoming, especially the seniors who help out a lot with the club.
If you or someone is struggling with mental health and doesn’t know where to turn, come to Aevidum. This club will get the help you need to push forward through tuff times. Also make sure to come support the club at any events we hold. Stay tuned for more sports activities and holidays coming up! Aevidum has many events planned.