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Andrew Lesnak spoke to the victims who have been diagnosed with suicidal tendencies and addictions. He found out that due to the storm and related factors, the rates of suicide and addiction have increased immensely. Soon, Andrew Lesnak discovered the value of volunteerism and found it highly healing and productive to cope with the tragic losses in his life.
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Andrew Lesnak Found Volunteerism Healing to Cope With Tragic Losses in Life
Andrew Lesnak created a Community Outreach Program to assist Victims of Catastrophic Events • Through his program, Andrew Lesnak served as the advocate to the suffering victims • He helped people find the affordable housing and provided them with training to enhance their earning capabilities • He also counseled people who continued to suffer from anxiety, depression, and other traumatic disorders • The mental health therapy provided by him focused on the effect of the disaster including distress, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders
Andrew was introduced to various Mental Health Facilities as one of the Survivors of Hurricane Sandy • He went through various mental health facilities that helped him to cope with his personal losses of his home and belongings • Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy changed his life dramatically • His life changed from living in a beautiful waterfront home and successful thriving business to falling into a horrible depressive state • Before the hurricane, he had a highly successful and active lifestyle
He Served as the Advocate to the “Lost Souls” of Hurricane Sandy • He spoke to the victims who have been diagnosed with suicidal tendencies and addictions • He found out that due to the storm and related factors, the rates of suicide and addiction have increased immensely • Soon, Andrew Lesnak discovered the value of volunteerism and found it highly healing and productive to cope with the tragic losses in his life • He participated in various non-profit organizations that focused on mental health issues
Andrew had an “open heart” for those Suffering from Depression, Anxiety, and other Traumatic Disorder • He came forward to serve as a counselor for Hurricane Sandy victims so that they can find something meaningful and hopeful to rebuild their lives • Through his constant acts of volunteerism, Andrew Lesnak was greatly recognized by various New Jersey mental health organizations • Andrew, due to his successes, started The Spero Advocacy Group which has now become a renowned force in the State of New Jersey in the field of mental health