When David Romano began to feel the early symptoms of depression in middle school, he thought everyone felt that way, and that it was part of growing up. The popular student and multi-sport athlete tried to maintain his outward image as the fun, goofy kid, and used sports and other activities to cover his inner struggle. A mental health checklist he read in health class shone a light on his symptoms and his life changed forever. After some ups and downs, David began his mental health journey. Since then David has focused his energies on self-healing and spreading awareness about mental health and Suicide prevention. David has a private practice and he travels around they country to share his lived experienceMentionedMinnesota Center for PsychologyGuiding Light WellnessActiveMinds.orgInstagram @guidinglightwellI AM Music Group