Christine Waisner, of Active Minds of KU

Christine is a senior at Kansas U, and serves as President of the KU chapter of Active Minds, a national mental health advocacy group. After struggling with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, she found a passion for mental health advocacy & got involved in Active Minds. She is a psychology major, graduating in May 2017, who plans to work with youth in residential treatment for mental health challenges. Later, she will pursue graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy, to help families, including children affected by abuse and/or violence.