What do students and teachers think about LifeAct’s programs? We rely on our stakeholders to let us know how we’re doing, and every student and teacher that receives our program gets an opportunity to evaluate our performance.
We know our programs have an incredible impact on the lives of young people, but we’ve pulled comments that students and teachers wrote about our program this year, and they make it clear that our program is informative, relevant, and resonates with the students.
I liked getting to know what all the symptoms were about depression if I ever need to help someone…I felt this program was awesome and could help a lot of people
Student Columbia Middle School
Everything was spot on! I love how our school is giving awareness about this important topic
Student Brooklyn High School
I liked that it makes me feel like I’m not alone
Student Solon
Last year I came to you with a problem….my mom took me in and I was diagnosed with depression. I’ve been talking to a therapist and I have been feeling so much better…I want to thank you for what you do because you made a huge impact on me!
Anonymous Student
Thank you so much for coming, Cindy. I was really excited to learn that you were Bi and living your best life. I’m a lesbian with very supportive parents thankfully…but my depression affects me daily and I’m glad you came to talk to us. It changed how I see the world
Anonymous Student
The LifeAct program was engaging and connected to the students. It spoke to them, not at or down to them!
Shvonne Davis, Teacher at Visintainer Middle School
This program makes information ‘real’ and ‘relative’ to the scholars in my class. They get to see how many of their peers are also experiencing or dealing with stress and/or depression…I feel this program is very thorough in covering signs/symptoms and responses to stress, depression and suicide
Nora Wright, Teacher at Lorain High School
LifeAct’s program “Allows students to have serious conversations about a difficult topic…Each and every year we appreciate the opportunity to have this information presented at Brush High School”
Todd Deutsch, Teacher at Brush HS
The strengths of the program are: “Relatable material that keeps concepts grounded in reality…keep up the great work that you do
Dan Battaglia, Teacher at Field Middle School
This program makes information ‘real’ and ‘relative’ to the scholars in my class. They get to see how many of their peers are also experiencing or dealing with stress and/or depression…I feel this program is very thorough in covering signs/symptoms and responses to stress, depression and suicide
Nora Wright, Teacher at Lorain High School
This presentation has taught me a lot and I thank you for helping kids with depression and being their comfort spot to talk about it
Student at Brooklyn High School
Powerful information, great examples, interactive, and the instructor gave great real life examples…wonderful program!
Kelly Foreman, Teacher at Roosevelt High School
I liked that I got to hear about other people’s stressors and I realized that what I think is stressful can also be stressful for someone else. That makes me feel more normal
Student at Solon Middle School
I liked “learning about how serious it is and how to actually tell if someone has depression…thank you for coming in and teaching us!
Student, at Buckeye Middle School
It is very important for early adolescents to understand that depression is not a taboo subject. Also, many people don’t realize that they are depressed. It’s therefore crucial to understand it’s symptoms
Edie Joyce, Teacher at St. Mary Middle School
The strength of the program is that it “Allows students to have serious conversations about a difficult topic…Each and every year we appreciate the opportunity to have this information presented at Brush High School
Todd Deutsch, Teacher at Brush High School
The LifeAct presentation made me feel safe, not alone, and gave me new strategies if I’m ever in a situation if which it would be crucial to use them.
Jane D. , Student from Summit County
“I felt good after because I deal with anxiety and now I have a few more coping strategies”
John J. , Student from Summit County
The presentation was a good source of information for if I need help, or if another friend needs help” “I feel confident with new strategies.
Student Antonymous , Student from Summit County
“I felt happy because of the presentation bringing light to the fact that people suffer from bad mental health. I also feel informed.”
Student Anonymous , Student from Summit County
It made me feel like its going to be ok and you can always talk to someone.
Student Anonymous , Student from Summit County