|
Talent: Color Guard
Social Impact: Compassion: Overcoming the Stigma Around Mental Health Director: Shelly Bartlett Next Competition Date: TBA |
|
Morgyn Haugen is a junior nursing major at Concordia College - Moorhead. When she graduates she will start her career as a registered nurse where she will be able help people in more ways than one.
Her social impact initiative is titled "Compassion: Overcoming the Stigma Around Mental Health." She focuses on teaching people within the community how to help those that may struggle with a mental illness. Too many people feel alone because of the negative stigma that surrounds the topic of mental health. Miss Mankato is working to change that while also providing support to people who needs it. Mental health is a topic that encompasses all generations, races, and genders. That is why it is important to her to teach the whole community how to demonstrate compassion. Morgyn is excited to be able to hold the title as Miss Mankato for another year and cannot wait to continue this journey. She hopes to have a lasting impact on people within the community. She would also love to share her story and personal journey with mental health as well. |
