Logan is a mental health advocate whom at age 15 was diagnosed with severe schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Despite these challenges, he is now a college student. He plays guitar and sings in a band. He writes poetry. He loves to hike and be outdoors. Every day he says he is thankful for every day he has on his beautiful earth. Logan believes that people with mental illness can succeed in our society with the help of modern medicine and an understanding and accepting community. Please welcome, Logan Zuck. Logan Zuck was born on a hot, dry April day in Richland, Washington. His family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho. He had a very typical childhood. He played hockey, tried baseball, soccer, played grid-kid football, and was an altar boy and boyscout. He learned to play the guitar and loved to swim. Life was good! Then during his eighth-grade year, he began to change. His parents, siblings, teachers, coaches and principal noted that he was not “the old Logan.†His whole personality was different. His mom desperately sought out help and by the age of fifteen, he was diagnosed with severe Schizophrenia. Despite his challenges, he is now a college student and cherishes every moment of his life. He plays guitar in a band and sings. He writes poetry. He loves to hike and be in the outdoors. Everyday he’s thankful for every day he has on his beautiful earth! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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