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Lauren Brown

  • Program

    Interdisciplinary Studies ( College of Liberal Arts )

  • Hometown

    Ridgeland, MS (South)

  • Involvement

    Certified Peer Educator

  • Quick Intro

    I became a WellReb to advocate for substance abuse prevention and lead my peers in wellness education. I am most passionate about mental wellness and stress management, given these topics hit close to home as a pre-med student. Fostering a healthy mental space though practices such as self-care, support, and/or exercise can really bring an abundance of joy, peace, and purpose into our lives, even amidst the chaos.
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What wellness topics are you most passionate about?

I am very passionate in various dimensions of wellness (simply interdisciplinary in nature). I feel strongly drawn especially to substance abuse prevention and mental health advocacy. I think college drug culture really coats a silent epidemic that needs more attention, and of course, I'd love to destigmatize help seeking behaviors surrounding emotional/mental health.

What is something you wish students knew about wellness resources on campus?

First of all, I wish students knew that there is truly an abundance of wellness resources on campus; I feel as though many students are simply unaware that they have these resources available to them. I realize it can be somewhat daunting and vulnerable to reach out as well, but these people are here for you, the students, to help you achieve greater wellness, and not judge you.

What would you like to share about your personal wellness journey?

One quick hallmark of my wellness journey- The utter defeat and traumatic crush to faith in myself, consequence of failing Organic Chemistry I, left me initially considering dropping my pursuit of medicine altogether. The following semester, I found myself driven with determination to master the course’s content, embracing my academic failure as an opportunity for growth. My dedication to knowledge cultivated through this academic journey extended beyond academic accomplishment; it fostered a passion to serve others in their academic endeavors. I continue to give back through my work as a tutor and SI leader for Organic Chemistry II.