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DANIEL SOLOMON’S TESTIMONY
Three years have passed since Daniel Solomon
graduated from Clemson University, but the memory
of his struggle and success in overcoming it is still fresh.
Solomon returned to campus in April as the keynote
speaker for the annual Out of the Darkness Walk.
The event drew more than 200 participants and
raised awareness of the importance of mental health
advocacy and suicide prevention efforts—at Clemson
and beyond.
His message was simple.
“You always belong here at Clemson,” he said, reflecting
on the challenges of academic probation and a personal
mental health journey that saw him prevail after bouts
with imposter syndrome, social anxiety and depression.
Solomon received help and became an advocate. He
co-founded a student organization, You’re Not Alone,
to openly talk about mental health. He interned with
AFTER-HOURS CARE FOR STUDENTS
Ensuring the well-being of Clemson students
has never been more important. Counseling
and Psychological Services (CAPS) reinforced
its commitment to providing quality care by
implementing supplemental after-hours care.
Students in need of assistance after 4:30 p.m.
on weekdays, or during weekends, holidays and
campus closures are now able to call CAPS (864-
656-2451) and speak directly with a 24/7 service
during crisis events. The new system allows CAPS
providers to address student concerns more
holistically—no matter when a need is identified.
Healthy Campus, the educational arm of Student Health
Services. He chaired the 2019 Out of the Darkness
Walk, a moment that would later come full circle when
he returned to deliver the keynote address and share his
personal testimony.
Solomon is now studying to become a licensed
counselor, hoping to share his mental health journey
and help others along the way.
Events like the Out of the Darkness Walk are crucial in bringing people together and
showing that we’re not alone. —Delana Reynolds, Assistant Director of Healthy Campus
Daniel Solomon delivering the keynote address at the 2023 Out of
the Darkness Walk.
Student Mental Health Comes into Focus
TRANSITION THROUGH
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