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Alex Bush

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Bio

My name is Alex Bush, and I am passionate about psychology and human behavior. After losing several loved ones to suicide and living with PTSD and ADHD, I began public speaking in high school. Today, I have shared my story and educated over 17,000 people across the country. For a third of my life, I have been deeply involved in mental health advocacy through public speaking, peer education, nonprofit outreach, and board service. These experiences inspired me to pursue a Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mental health work has shaped who I am, and continuing my education is essential to being a lifelong advocate for change within and beyond clinical settings.

Education

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Master's degree program
2025 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

University of Mississippi

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • Minors:
    • Business/Commerce, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

    • Server

      North Italia
      2024 – 20251 year

    • National Guest Speaker

      Self-Organized
      2018 – Present8 years

    • Board Member

      The National Alliance on Mental Illness Mississippi
      2022 – 20253 years

    • Behavioral Health Technician

      ACES ABA
      2023 – 20241 year

    • Server, Expeditor, & Host

      Little Ollie's
      2017 – 20214 years

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2012 – 20208 years

    Awards

    • Varsity Volleyball Academic Colorado All State First Team
    • Varsity Volleyball Leadership Award
    • Varisty Captain
    • Club Captain
    • Club Coach's Award
    • JV Captain
    • JV Coach's Award

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2009 – Present17 years

    Research

    • Psychology, General

      The University of Mississippi Honors College — Author
      2021 – 2023

    Arts

    • Active Minds at The University of Mississippi

      Graphic Art
      Created brochures, graphics, and educational materials for Active Minds campaigns. View examples: https://www.instagram.com/activeminds_olemiss/
      2021 – 2023

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Self-organized — Guest Speaker
      2018 – Present

    • Advocacy

      The National Alliance on Mental Illness Mississippi — Board Member
      2022 – 2025

    • Volunteering

      Active Minds at The University of Mississippi — President and Director of Outreach
      2021 – 2023

    • Advocacy

      Brought To Reality Nonprofit — Outreach Coordinator
      2019 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship