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Student Leads Chicago Event to Boost Youth Mental Health

7/28/2025

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Jealissa Presswood, a passionate student at Larry’s Barber College, is on a mission to foster open conversations about mental health. During the impactful S.H.O.P Talk event in Chicago, participants engaged in meaningful discussions and activities, emphasizing the critical need for mental health support, particularly for the youth facing escalating depression rates.

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Story summary

Jealissa Presswood, a passionate student at Larry’s Barber College, is on a mission to foster open conversations about mental health. During the impactful S.H.O.P Talk event in Chicago, participants engaged in meaningful discussions and activities, emphasizing the critical need for mental health support, particularly for the youth facing escalating depression rates.