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The actual Zombie Walk, which is the 11th annual, will begin at 7:05 p.m. at Seventh and Mass. About 10 p.m., Headquarters Counseling Center will show the classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on a big screen set up on Seventh Street. A more kid-friendly film is expected to be shown beforehand.

The Douglas County Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a screening of The S Word at the University of Kansas.  Director Lisa Klein will lead a Q&A after the screening of the film.

This event  is free and open to the public.

As a teenager, Erica Smith felt completely disconnected from her peers. She felt like they were easily enjoying life, and she wasn’t able to enjoy anything at all. She was feeling shame, anxiety, fear and exhaustion.

"The measure, which cleared the House unanimously, is named for Clay Hunt, a Marine who battled depression and post-traumatic stress disorder when he returned from Iraq and Afghanistan, and took his own life in 2011. President Obama is expected to sign the bill this week."

Research has shown mindfulness and meditation-based programs to hold promise for treating a number of psychiatric conditions, including depression,anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

From chaos to courage: Suicide attempt survivors go public to aid others at risk. - Chicago Tribune