Healing Ourselves Youth Fellows: Leading Mental Health & Identity Workshops at Our Program

We are proud to highlight the incredible work of the Healing Ourselves Youth Fellows, a group of student leaders from our program who are spearheading meaningful conversations about mental health and identity. These Fellows have taken on the transformative role of leading Mental Health & Identity Workshops for their peers, as part of the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) initiative, Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Communities.

The workshop series aims to foster mental health awareness, emotional well-being, and racial healing among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth. By participating in specialized training sessions facilitated by CACF, our Fellows gained essential skills to lead these workshops and create a safe, healing-centered environment for their peers.

The title Healing Ourselves Youth Fellows reflects their commitment to both personal growth and community empowerment. As facilitators, they are using their lived experiences and unique insights to guide conversations about mental health, identity, and resilience. Their work is essential, especially at a time when the mental health needs of AAPI youth are more pressing than ever.

Through these workshops, the Fellows are not only fostering open dialogue but also creating a space where peers feel seen, heard, and supported. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with eight AAPI youth-serving organizations, emphasizes the importance of peer-to-peer leadership:

"Your voice and perspective matter. As a young person and leader, you are uniquely well-suited to lead these workshops and inspire your peers."

Our Healing Ourselves Youth Fellows embody this vision every day. Their efforts are helping to break down stigmas surrounding mental health and encourage their peers to embrace their identities with confidence and pride.

As a community, we are inspired by the passion and leadership of our Fellows and grateful to CACF for providing the training and resources to amplify their voices. Together, we are working to build a future where young leaders play a pivotal role in healing themselves and their communities.