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Our 10 Mental Health Youth Champions will curate workshops for the next two years to equip Girl Up USA participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to address mental health issues effectively.
These sessions cover various mental health topics and provide insights into recognizing threats, symptoms, and coping strategies. Mental Health Youth Champion will plan and host each session delivered by experts in the field, ensuring high-quality, informative, and engaging content.
Próximos eventos
Designed to Fail: The Architecture of Women’s Mental Health
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
According to UN Women, almost 9 out of 10 women in cities around the world feel unsafe in public spaces (Cities Alive: Designing Cities That Work for Women). With a lack of women’s voices in urban planning, cities are increasingly being designed in a way that perpetuates a gender data gap. By not considering how women thrive within an urban environment, cities play an active role in negatively impacting the mental health of half their residents. The Architecture of Women’s Mental Health will raise awareness about this unknown, yet systemic problem afflicting our world and give participants the tools to advocate for change. We have designed a world set to fail 50% of its residents, let’s fix it!
Unwind & Uplift: Understanding Stress Management
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
According to the American Psychologist Association, over 50% of teens believe that stress has little to no effect on their physical or mental health. Teens, like us, often fail to recognize and legitimize the physical and behavioral effects that stress can have on mental health. This avoidance can lead to an increased intensity of stress, making the use of stress management techniques all the more important. Learn how to make stress management more accessible, understandable, and personalized to you in Unwind & Uplift: Understanding Stress Management with Dr. Adrienne Adams and Denise Francis on May 14th!
Finding Your Light: Navigating Youth Depression and Suicide
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10–24. Yet conversations around depression, grief and suicide are still silenced by stigma and misinformation. It’s time to change that. Join our Finding Your Light event where girls lead the conversation, share real strategies for support, and turn personal stories into powerful advocacy. Let’s break the silence — together.
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2025 Mental Health Youth Champions
Girl Up USA Mental Health Youth Champions are young leaders who are passionate about advocating for mental wellness and creating a positive impact in their communities. They lead efforts to raise awareness about youth mental health, develop initiatives to increase access to resources, and inspire others to get involved in promoting mental wellness.
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Karla A.
Reading, Pennsylvania
Karla A. is a high school sophomore from Pennsylvania. She is passionate about mental health advocacy and gender equity in STEM. Her favorite thing to do is to travel to new places, her favorite being France!
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Yana G.
Bellevue, Washington
Yana G. is a high school junior from Bellevue, Washington. She is passionate about advocating for girls’ mental health and she enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, and music. Yana’s favorite artist is The Weeknd and her hidden talent is juggling!
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Isabella H.
Canton, Michigan
Isabella H. is a high school junior from Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has a passion for studying neuroscience, aspiring to become a psychiatrist. She enjoys reading, playing the clarinet, and expressing her creativity. Having traveled to three out of seven continents, Isabella loves cheering for the Michigan Wolverines and the Detroit Lions during football season.
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Trisha K.
Sunnyvale, California
Trisha K. is a high school junior from Sunnyvale, California. She is passionate about addressing the data gap present in women’s mental health and ending worker exploitation in the clothing supply chain. Trisha enjoys learning contemporary dance and creating digital art.
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Nora L.
Chicago, Illinois
Nora L. is a high school junior from Chicago, Illinois. She is incredibly passionate about decreasing the stigma surrounding youth mental health, as well as reproductive rights. Nora likes to bike along the lakefront with her family, and she loves anything mango-flavored!
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Amberleigh Q.
Trumbull, Connecticut
Amberleigh Q. is a Puerto Rican high school junior who currently lives in Trumbull, Connecticut. She is an award-winning teen writer and activist, and is passionate about female representation in media, teen mental health, and the arts. Amberleigh plays the drums and has a Swiss Cheese plant named Mita!
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Emaan S.
Katy, Texas
Emaan S. is a high school junior from Katy, Texas. She is passionate about women empowerment in STEM fields and underserved communities and the intersection of medicine with different field. Emaan’s favorite book is The Book Thief and her prized possesion is her grandmother’s favorite gold necklace.
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Sriya S.
Fairfield, California
Sriya Srinivasan is a dual-enrolled high school junior from Fairfield, California. She is passionate about reproductive justice and menstrual education along with nutrition equity. Sriya loves to cook, bake, and read spin offs to TV shows!
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Saanvi V.
Frisco, Texas
Saanvi V. is a dedicated high school junior from Frisco, Texas, passionate about advocating for women’s safety, education, and mental health. Interested in the pre-med track, she aspires to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. In her free time, Saanvi enjoys writing and dancing, as well as exploring new cultures through travel. Finally, a lover of romance novels, she finds joy in stories that transport her to different worlds.
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Hannah Y.
Los Angeles, California
Hannah Y. is a high school student in Los Angeles, California. She is very passionate about youth mental health and environmental policy. Hannah also enjoys speech and debate, participating in theater, and listening to Wave to Earth!
This program, powered by The Starbucks Foundation, supports youth leaders in engaging young people to strengthen communities and build resilience.
