Info on the event: Ryan struggled with gender dysphoria and anorexia nervosa during college, and after he came out as transgender, he endured rejection and discrimination from loved ones, as well as in healthcare and employment settings. Ryan’s talk will focus on body image issues as they relate to managing mental health so that students will walk away being able to describe how negative social norms impact a person’s wellness. In addition, students will learn how to identify a strategy to help a friend self-advocate for themselves when facing a challenge, and how to identify a strategy to build or improve a support network. Students who attend this presentation will be able to understand the struggles some transgender individuals face, recognize their own identity, and any difficulties associated with it, and understand how to create strong support networks within their own communities. The presentation will address social, physical, and emotional wellness.