At The Yellow Tulip Project, we believe that sharing our stories can break down stigma and remind others that they are not alone. We are deeply grateful to Dr. DeShaun Williams for bravely opening up about his journey with mental health, resilience, and hope. His words shine a light on the power of vulnerability, truth-telling, […]
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Artist Statement: After watching videos and reading articles about the impact pets had on humans with mental health problems, I was inspired to create a piece that explored how the positive impact animals had on humans could restore hope and relief for peoples’ lives. I took inspiration from the movie Superman and depicted the dog
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Artist Statement: “In order to depict different emotions, I wanted to show my interpretation of social anxiety. By taking inspiration from my own struggles, I portrayed this through the eyes of the main person (on the left). Her eyes are watery, has little veins, but the paper over her face is a smile that she
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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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