Attitudes in Reverse, In Their Shoes Exhibition

On September 29, 2022 The Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center in collaboration with Student Life and Leadership presented the Attitudes in Reverse, In Their Shoes Exhibition at the North Hudson Campus. There were over 100 students, faculty, and staff in attendance. Partners in Prevention provided self-care items and resources to our students and staff. The exhibit consists of 277 pairs of shoes to represent the New Jersey youth, ages 10 through 24, who lost hope and ended their lives in the years 2014 - 2016. Most of the people 196, were young men. This exhibit lets young people know that they are not alone in their struggles and encourages them to seek help. In addition, the In Their Shoes exhibit increases understanding, empathy, and kindness towards those who might be struggling in silence. It’s important to bring awareness for suicide prevention within our community.