ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will offer a screening of the documentary "My Ascension" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center.
For years, Emma Benoit quietly struggled with anxiety and depression, too ashamed to share her pain with family or friends. At 16, she attempted to end her life; the self-inflicted gunshot left her paralyzed.
“My Ascension” chronicles Benoit’s recovery journey and advocacy work while addressing the youth suicide epidemic.
The event is sponsored by Blair County System of Care and Penn State Altoona’s Active Minds student organization. It is free and open to the public.