Ashland University will be hosting a special event on October 10, which is World Mental Health Day, as part of its 2023-24 Symposium Against Indifference: Perspectives on the Mental Health Crisis. The event is co-hosted by the Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) and the Ashland County Mental Health and Recovery Board.
The presentation, featuring Jillian Peterson, co-author of “The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic,” will take place at the John C. Myers Convocation Center in the Trustees Room at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
“The Violence Project” is based on four years of in-depth research into the lives of mass shooters. Jillian Peterson, a forensic psychologist and associate professor of criminology at Hamline University, will share data-driven solutions for preventing mass shootings and stopping the social contagion of violence.
Peterson’s research has received national media attention, and she has been a regular commentator on major news networks, including CBS Morning News, NPR, CNN, and Fox News. Her career has focused on issues related to mental illness, violence, trauma, forensic psychology, and mass violence prevention.
The Ashland Center for Nonviolence aims to promote alternatives to violence through education, training, and building relationships that foster awareness and consideration of issues related to nonviolence and social justice. This event is part of Ashland University’s efforts to raise awareness about mental health issues and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding mental health and violence prevention.
World Mental Health Day is observed globally to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and encourage conversations about mental well-being. It provides an opportunity to address mental health challenges and advocate for better access to mental health services and support.
