Wayne State College will host the I’mpossible Project and its founder Josh Rivedal on Wednesday, Feb. 4 for a mental health and suicide prevention discussion. According to the I’mpossible website, Rivedal started the project in 2014 after three years of planning after he found himself in a mental health situation.  

Alicia Dorcey McIntosh, Associate VP for Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator at Wayne State College, said having Rivedal come to campus is a special thing. 

“This is our first year hosting Josh,” Dorcey McIntosh said. “He is doing a campus tour and will be visiting other colleges in the area.” 

Dorcey McIntosh also said a main topic of the presentation is the book written by Rivedal, also called “I’mpossible”. 

“Josh wrote a book with the same name,” Dorcey McIntosh said. “The book includes eight core principles of how to live mentally well in college.” 

The book features stories about people overcoming obstacles and overcoming mental health struggles. 

Dorcey McIntosh said she wants students who attend the event to have a good time. 

“I want students to have fun and laugh during the presentation,” Dorcey McIntosh said. “I also want students to know that they are not alone in facing mental health challenges and that there is help.” 

Dorcey McIntosh also said she hopes that by attending this seminar, students will also consider a mental health training on campus. 

“I want students to feel empowered and care for themselves and others,” Dorcey McIntosh said. “I also hope students will come to the follow up training ‘Talk Saves Lives’ later in February after this event.” 

Dorcey McIntosh also said that having this event shows that Wayne State is committed to the health and safety of students. She acknowledged that mental health and anxiety numbers are rising in college-age people and that the school wants to support them.