Active Minds Presents: Diana Chao

190 Thayer Street,Providence RI 02912

03 February, 2022

Description

Help us reduce the stigma and come out to hear an inspirational talk from an incredible woman! Diana Chao is a first-generation Chinese-American from Los Angeles and a 2021 graduate from Princeton University where she studied geosciences, history, and diplomacy. Diana was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 13-years-old and is a suicide attempt survivor and suicide loss survivor. In her darkest moments, she discovered healing through writing. Adopting the motto “writing is humanity distilled into ink,” Diana shares with audiences aspects of minority mental health from what it was like growing up below the poverty line with parents who didn’t speak English to the power that even the smallest acts of kindness have had on her life. She also focuses on in-depth, actionable mental health education that can be used to support oneself and each other. Our space is located in Friedman Auditorium of the Metcalf Research Building, which is just off of Thayer Street.