Dan Altano Gives RealTalk on Anxiety, Therapy, and Building Self-Esteem

On Monday, Dec. 8, Dan Altano, Hopkins Director of Communications and stand-up comedian, delivered a RealTalk at assembly about anxiety, therapy, and building self-esteem. Watch Dan's full RealTalk below. 

The RealTalk program provides opportunities during all-school assemblies for students, faculty, and staff to share stories and experiences from their lives. These short presentations, known as Real Talks, give the Hopkins community an intimate glimpse into an individual's identity, beliefs, and experiences. 

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