Too often, the arts get treated like something extra, something nice if a school has the time or the budget. But for me, art is life. Before I became an educator in the Oklahoma City Public Schools system, my professional career had been as a certified executive pastry chef. That path provided many opportunities to […]
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Tending to the Mind When the World’s on Fire by Cayley Brown May is Mental Health Awareness Month—but in 2025, a single month dedicated to mental wellness feels almost ironic. Between political upheaval, climate disasters, human rights under attack, and a relentless media cycle, it’s no wonder that many Americans feel like they’re barely
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Teacher’s view: In my Oklahoma school, student art projects that wrap in math & science lessons are a pathway to civic engagement. Too often, the arts get treated like something extra, something nice if a school has the time or the budget. But for me, art is life. Before I became an educator in the
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Stay for Tomorrow by Theo Burkhardt I closed the bedroom door and sank onto the carpet. Leaning my head against the doorframe, I let out a long sigh. Everything was happening so fast. I rubbed my eyes until I saw kaleidoscopes and tapped my head against the wall. It felt like the house of cards
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There is an immense amount of beauty that radiates around the month of June. June is a time that holds the weight of memory and the light of celebration. As a Black queer woman, June is not just another page on the calendar—it is a deeply powerful reminder of identity, resilience, and joy that refuses
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In an environment where societal pressure is normal, Yejin often feels trapped in her circumstances, as her social anxiety doesn’t seem to be tamed in Korea. She wrote a collection of poems to convey her suffocation, trying to find a way to enunciate her feelings through written works. She wrote “My Ocean” as a tribute
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, YTP Youth Ambassador Liana brought passion, purpose, and play to her community by organizing two powerful events for school-aged children. Through creative, hands-on activities, Liana introduced young participants to healthy emotional expression, coping strategies, and the importance of mental health—showing that it’s never too early to start these conversations. From
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Mainers get together for Hope Day in Portland. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Mainers came together on Sunday to share their experiences and connect with their community. YTP staff and ambassadors welcomed everyone at Mayo Street Arts to celebrate their annual Hope Day in Portland, ME.
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) — The Lawrence County Health Department in Ironton is now recognizing “Mental Health Awareness” Week. They’re doing so y highlighting the “Yellow Tulip Project,” which is a youth-driven initiative hoping to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Yellow tulips have been planted in parts of Ironton as a reminder of it.
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Northern Light Health invites the public to join the Acadia HOPE Day celebration on Sunday, May 18 from 1-3 p.m. at Cascade Park, 600 State St. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this free, family-friendly event aims to foster positive mental health, connection and resilience within the community. “Acadia HOPE Day is a unique
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