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Hakeem Rahim

“Back in the spring of 2000, while I was a sophomore at Harvard University. I had a full blown manic episode on campus. I had hallucinations that I saw Jesus and that I heard car engines talking.” As a university student, Hakeem experienced depression and was hospitalized for two weeks. “In fact I did graduate from Harvard University…I did have to go back and get tutoring and let my advisors let me know what was going on with me. So for my college students and high school students out there, It does get brighter.

Hakeem shared his story with It Gets Brighter, a campaign to support young people who are experiencing mental health issues by sharing video messages of hope and support. To see the full video and to share your experience of the covid-19 pandemic, visit itgetsbrighter.org