Trigger Warning: This story contains references to rape, suicide, and abuse. “I was abused throughout my childhood. My father was an egotistical maniac, self-absorbed with his government conspiracy theories and hatred of anyone with a different color of skin. My mother was an abusive alcoholic and an apathetic caregiver who had tried to kill me […]
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On March 27, I led a youth mental health workshop at the Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca, NY, and it was such a wonderful time! Young participants made their own storyboards which outlined their mental health journeys as well as their current moods and emotions, and they decorated them with a huge variety of
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Emma, a sophomore from Vermont, has been an active member of her high school’s YTP club since freshman year. She’s passionate about spreading hope and smashing the stigma, participating in countless events—from fundraising at sports games to hosting lunchtime tabling, rock painting, and more. With big plans ahead, Emma continues to make a meaningful impact
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Changemakers, With the recent events in the U.S. government, marginalized communities—including people of color, disabled individuals, immigrants, women, queer individuals, etc.—are once again facing the dismantling of hard-fought rights and protections. The systems that were built to oppress us are not only becoming stronger, but they are regressing the life-altering work that our ancestors and
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Meet Zach, one of YTP’s newest Youth Ambassadors from New York! From overcoming self-doubt to embracing his true identity, Zach’s journey is a powerful testament to the importance of self-belief in mental well-being. In his video, he shares how he found the strength to move beyond a toxic environment and step into his confidence, proving
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Meet Julia Mukai of Pratt University: February’s Ambassador of the Month We are excited to shine a spotlight on Julia Mukai, our February Ambassador of the Month! Julia’s passion for mental health advocacy and her commitment to creating open, hopeful spaces for others have made her an integral part of the Yellow Tulip Project community.
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The Yellow Tulip Project is on a mission to bring hope and mental health awareness to all 50 states! Through our Tour de Tulip campaign, our mascot, Taffy the Tulip, is cycling across the country, making stops in states where we’re looking to grow our Ambassador Program. Along the way, Taffy is spotlighting local mental
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Meet the amazing Molly from Holy Cross Preparatory Academy in Delran, NJ! Molly first joined YTP in 2021 after a tragic event in her community, turning her grief into action by raising $3,000 with her own suicide awareness t-shirt design. Since then, she’s brought YTP to her school, starting a Hope Garden, founding a mental
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Breanna Kennedy | May 19, 2021 Fear and silence. These intimate, yet overbearing forces consumed not only my mental health but my entire life for years. Coming from a Southern Black family who has experienced generations of oppression and, moreover, has developed an unwillingness to discuss taboo” topics such as mental health, I was completely
