Hi everyone! My name is Grace Min, and I’m a fourth-year senior studying Finance and Philosophy at the Ohio State University. Like so many other students, I have learned that some of the hardest parts of college have nothing to do with exams, projects, or grades. College is an incredibly exciting time, but between demanding classes, work, relationships, finances, and trying to figure out what comes next, it is also incredibly hard not to feel overwhelmed. And sometimes it is even harder to admit that you are struggling.

One of the things I am most grateful for from my time at Ohio State so far is the community I have found here. Through my involvement in my business fraternity, Student Life, Alpha Chi Omega, and as a Buckeye Leadership Fellow, I have had the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and hear stories that have shaped the way I understand mental health. These experiences have reminded me that every person in our community is carrying something different. I have also had opportunities that have pushed me far beyond my comfort zone, including studying abroad and leadership positions that have allowed me to grow personally, academically, and professionally. I would not have been able to experience any of these privileges without mental health resources. Having access to support when I needed it gave me the foundation to not just get through college, but to truly experience it.

Mental health is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. I have been diagnosed with mental health conditions and access to the right resources & support has genuinely saved my life. I understand firsthand how important it is to have somewhere to turn when things feel overwhelming and how impactful it is to have the right resources available to support you. At the same time, my passion for mental health extends far beyond my own experiences.

These resources have given me the foundation to not just get through college, but to experience the opportunities, relationships, and communities that have shaped my life. But this cause extends far beyond my own experience. Mental health affects our friends, classmates, roommates, teammates, coworkers, families, and neighbors. It affects the people we see every day and the people whose struggles we may never know about. This is why I have chosen to raise money for the Ohio State University Psychological Services Center (PSC) which is the only free mental health clinic in Central Ohio.

Every year, the PSC provides counseling and psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and children who may not otherwise have access to care. But the need continues to grow, and demand for services is greater than we can currently meet. That reality is why I have chosen to raise money to support mental health access for students and community members, while also supporting research into the causes and treatments of a wide range of mental health challenges

The people I have connected with throughout my time at Ohio State have strengthened my belief that supporting mental health means supporting our entire community. This cause is

not about one type of person or one type of struggle. It is about recognizing that all of our mental health is important and making sure that everyone has access to the support they deserve.

Expanding access to mental health resources strengthens not just the individuals who receive care, but the entire community around them. Every contribution helps support access to care for people who need it and helps advance research that could improve countless lives in the future. If you are able to give, I would be incredibly grateful. And if you are not, sharing this page with a friend, classmate, family member, or anyone who might be able to contribute is just as meaningful. Thank you for supporting me, for supporting mental health, and most importantly, for helping build a community where every Buckeye knows that they are not alone