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Nuçi’s Space Sponsors Depression & Suicide Awareness Week 2008

by Melissa Kinard
04/10/2008

The Nuçi’s Space Student Organization is holding its 3rd Annual Depression & Suicide Awareness Week April 14-18.

In contrast to previous years, Awareness Week 2008 has a theme: “Depression: Many Faces.” Alyssa Bernstein, intern coordinator for Nuçi’s Space, said the goal is to show that depression is a disease which can affect anyone, and that it does not discriminate.

Fliers featuring celebrities who have openly discussed their battles with depression will be used to advertise and reinforce the theme. Such celebrities include Pete Wentz, Mary J. Blige and Brittany Snow.

Daily events are scheduled, both on campus and off, to get students involved and talking openly about depression. All events are free, with the exception of the Nuçi’s Space Benefit Concert scheduled for Friday. Tickets for the concert, featuring Hope for Agoldensummer, are $5. Four UGA student bands will also perform.

The Nuçi Phillips Memorial Foundation was formed in 1999 in memory of Nuçi Phillips, a former musician and University of Georgia student, by his family. Phillips killed himself in 1996 after a five-year struggle with depression.

Nuçi’s Space is a non-profit organization that aims to prevent suicide and help musicians suffering from depression and similar disorders.

For a full list of the events scheduled and more information about Nuçi’s Space, visit the organization’s website.