On May 16, 2025, Mental Health America of Monroe County is holding its Monroe County Mental Health Champions: an Annual Fundraising Gala and Recognition Dinner. In addition to recognizing members of our community who exemplify our mission by providing outstanding service to and advocacy for those dealing with mental health issues, we will also be celebrating the many roles played by all of us in promoting good mental health and providing support for those in need. Many opportunities to network and collaborate with Mental Health of America of Monroe County's current projects, goals, and community efforts will be available.
The evening’s program will include an update on Mental Health of America of Monroe County and Monroe County Suicide Prevention Coalition initiatives, a recognition ceremony honoring nominees in six different categories, a keynote address, followed by live music for dancing and socializing provided by local DJ. Event ticket includes dinner and two drink tickets.
We look forward to a memorable night with attendees from many different professions, all brought together by a common belief in the importance of mental health in our community.
Ticket sales close May 1, 2025.
5 PM - Check in, Cocktail Hour, Mix and Mingle
6 PM - Dinner (drink tickets available)
7 PM - Keynote: Life under Pressure: The Social Roots of Youth Suicide and What to Do About Them by Anna Mueller, Luther Dana Waterman Associate Professor, IU Department of Sociology
7 :30PM - Recognition and Awards Ceremony
F ollowed by Music and Dancing!
Anna S. Mueller is the Luther Dana Waterman Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Irsay Institute at Indiana University Bloomington. She is a leading expert on youth suicide and suicide prevention/postvention in schools and is co-author of the book Life under Pressure: The Social Roots of Youth Suicide and What to Do About Them (2024); a book described as “a devastating work of scholarship” by Malcolm Gladwell. Her research has received numerous awards for its contributions to knowledge, including the Edwin S. Shneidman Career Award from the American Association of Suicidology. Her research is supported by grant funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Humana Foundation, among others. Mueller is passionate about translating suicide prevention science into policy that works for teens, families, and schools.
