“My depression is a shape shifter; one day it is as small as a firefly in the palm of a bear, the next day, it’s the bear.” | Button Poetry

“I am sleepwalking on an ocean of happiness I cannot baptize myself in.” Sabrina Benaim - Explaining My Depression to My Mother | Button Poetry

This video was created to showcase a spoken word poet in honor of National Poetry Month. The poem, "My Depression," by D. Foto, was chosen to bring awareness to mental health struggles on college campuses, in connection with L&C Active Minds, a student organization that works to destigmatize mental illness. Stay tuned after the poem for uplifting messages from L&C students and team members, as well as some resources for those who may be struggling. | Lewis and Clark Community College