SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Young people in South Bend are leading the conversation on mental health.<\/p>\n
Wednesday night, a youth-led town hall brought together students, families, and community members for an open discussion.<\/p>\n
The panel was moderated by our own Joshua Short and included voices from the South Bend Community School Corporation, the University of Notre Dame, and the South Bend Police Department.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy purpose when it comes to being an inspiring leader to the youth is to keep being yourself and shine your light to other people,\u201d said Samuel Stron Jr. a senior at Washington High School.<\/p>\n
After the town hall, the community celebrated the graduating seniors on the youth advisory council.<\/p>\n
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