Stories from the Heart: St. John’s University student and Paralympic Gold Medalist team up to help those battling mental health issues

Alex Torres has a simple message he wants every person to understand.

“It’s all about making sure you establish a community of people that realizes, we’re not alone in this process,” he said.

The process fighting depression and anxiety,  something he knows all too well.....

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His setbacks? Having both legs amputated, but, that didn’t stop him.  He went on to win two Gold medals for swimming and will be competing this summer in Rio for the fourth time.

“Sometimes you ask yourself, why me? Why am I the one with no legs?" he said. "But I think I’ve been able to embrace my differences and been able to show the world what’s possible.”

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Bethany`s Notes
Notes: As the Paralympics are about to start no one is immune from the challenges of mental health. Alex has physical limitations but his `can do` attitude is a great place to start. Surround yourself with a community of people who can support you in your goals and to show the world what is possible.