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I need to be intentional about how I  interact with my mental health around the young people I work with. I need to lead by example.

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I need to be intentional about how I  interact with my mental health around the young people I work with. I need to lead by example.

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As someone who struggles with mental health, it was amazing to hear young people talking so thoughtfully and deeply about this topic! None of my peers had conversations like this at this age, and I wonder how my young adulthood could have been different if we had.

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As someone who struggles with mental health, it was amazing to hear young people talking so thoughtfully and deeply about this topic! None of my peers had conversations like this at this age, and I wonder how my young adulthood could have been different if we had.

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The impact these organizations on the long term. It is the power of collective work that made the most change

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As an adult, I need to be brave, ask, talk... be open to listening, and speak with less fear.

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As an adult, I need to be brave, ask, talk... be open to listening, and speak with less fear.

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The impact this has for a Black man like myself, is that it is important to give our Youth a platform to share. Listen so they know they are heard, and support young men and women of color who have a lot happening

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The impact this has for a Black man like myself, is that it is important to give our Youth a platform to share. Listen so they know they are heard, and support young men and women of color who have a lot happening

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The ability and strength these young people came with today to share their stories! Normalize mental health and its not a luxury!

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Age is %1000 NOT a reason to discount someone's mental health needs. I actually believe that younger generations are dealing with things that my generation has never had to process at their age. I am SO inspired by them for taking on so much and seeking to make their needs known - younger people/generations are changing our culture in such powerful ways and this conversation has solidified this for me. We owe each of these panelists and their peers a huge debt of gratitude. 

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Age is %1000 NOT a reason to discount someone's mental health needs. I actually believe that younger generations are dealing with things that my generation has never had to process at their age. I am SO inspired by them for taking on so much and seeking to make their needs known - younger people/generations are changing our culture in such powerful ways and this conversation has solidified this for me. We owe each of these panelists and their peers a huge debt of gratitude. 

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Mental health is not selfish or a luxury, it's critical

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we should all be as brave and courageous as our speakers this evening and endeavor to really understand how all the people - not just the young people - in our lives are doing, recognizing that younger people may have open, honest answers to that question for which adults may not be prepared. we have to lean into that discomfort and do our part to lead and love.

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we should all be as brave and courageous as our speakers this evening and endeavor to really understand how all the people - not just the young people - in our lives are doing, recognizing that younger people may have open, honest answers to that question for which adults may not be prepared. we have to lean into that discomfort and do our part to lead and love.

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Put in that extra effort to build connections with youth. There's always something going on and you never know of the impact a quick check-in can have.

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The insight into each young person's perspective and how mental health is woven into DEI will forever be engrained in my brain. #alwaysbeanally

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The insight into each young person's perspective and how mental health is woven into DEI will forever be engrained in my brain. #alwaysbeanally

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"mental health shouldn't be thought as a luxury" this makes me realize how mental health isn't recognized as often and how it get put off to the side.

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To unabashedly and fiercely show young people how much I love and care for them.

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Be open and listen and not be fearful of speaking on mental health

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Be open and listen and not be fearful of speaking on mental health

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Mental health care should be an essential not luxury. "Listen to your kids"

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That I wasn't crazy for feeling how I felt. Whether it was losing myself piece by piece or overwhelmed and depressed.

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Making a point to consistently ask young people ow are you doing mentally" in the spirit of meeting them where they are.

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Making a point to consistently ask young people ow are you doing mentally" in the spirit of meeting them where they are.

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People want to be heard but cant speak because they think none understands and thats a problem our world has to fix to make us feel safe and heard

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"A lot of suffering is done in silence b/c a lot of people feel like they have no other choice. " Mental health is a priority not a luxury.

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To check in with someone

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fear is what is holding us back- not ignorance or ageism

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fear is what is holding us back- not ignorance or ageism

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"Mental Health is not a luxury"- Guadalupe Lozado

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Mental health is not a luxury, it is essential !

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Mental health is not a luxury, it is essential !

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Dont let fear stop you from having difficult conversations 

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Dont let fear stop you from having difficult conversations 

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Don't be afraid and people at every age come with many lived experiences and knowledge

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Don't be afraid and people at every age come with many lived experiences and knowledge

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You never know what someone is going through and it's so important to make those connections and reach out.

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Listen to kids , gain and don’t lose their trust

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Adults MUST be allies - and at the very least NOT be enemies.

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A lot of bravery coming from the speakers when discussing their own mental health

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Everyday people suffer from mental problems and they aren't allowed help because sometimes it's seen as a luxury instead of a necessity. 

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Everyday people suffer from mental problems and they aren't allowed help because sometimes it's seen as a luxury instead of a necessity. 

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Suffering in Silence!

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doesn't have to be your youth. show up and reach out to see how youth are doing. ASK questions and LISTEN.

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doesn't have to be your youth. show up and reach out to see how youth are doing. ASK questions and LISTEN.

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Listen to your kids and keep their trust

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Listen to your kids and keep their trust

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i heard that AGEISM is nonsense. We all need to be brave to have important conversations. 

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i heard that AGEISM is nonsense. We all need to be brave to have important conversations. 

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Adults don't engage young people about how they are doing -- not because they don't know but because they DO know and are scared of what will happen when they open the conversation.

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Adults don't engage young people about how they are doing -- not because they don't know but because they DO know and are scared of what will happen when they open the conversation.

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The openness and honesty and fearlessness of the young people.

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The openness and honesty and fearlessness of the young people.

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Youth development org leaders and practitioners need to be accountable for our mishaps and faults. It is crucial that we include health and wellness as values that drive our work. We need to be intentional about how we collaborate with young people in changing the culture of our organizations.

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Advocate for the youth and give them a voice, comfortability to speak and feel vulnerable.

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young people are strong, brave and courageous and will take us forward!

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young people are strong, brave and courageous and will take us forward!

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Check anyone that is not creating an environment where everyone feels emotionally safe to speak their truth. Also the need to check adults that perpetuate cycles of ageism 

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Check anyone that is not creating an environment where everyone feels emotionally safe to speak their truth. Also the need to check adults that perpetuate cycles of ageism 

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Our youth suffer in silence, and it is important to let them know that they can count on others to help them get threw it.

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-Normalizing mental health and check-ins helps to create a space for people to feel safe in

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-Normalizing mental health and check-ins helps to create a space for people to feel safe in

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How do we help more adults (educators, mentors, parents, etc.) examine their own fears and position themselves as allies - and respond with care to the needs of our youth?

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we shouldn't be afraid to speak about mental health or needing support, instead, we need to Normalize it. 

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we shouldn't be afraid to speak about mental health or needing support, instead, we need to Normalize it. 

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Talk talk talk talk talk. You never know when having a conversation can help someone else recognize something in themselves or inspire someone to ask for help.

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Looking at youth as WHOLE humans is the most important part of this work.

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behind someones external appearance theres more going on from within.

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That there will always be someone else in the strangest places waiting to lend you a hand and build you back up

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The world and next generation are lucky to have these brave young adults working to improve mental health services

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The world and next generation are lucky to have these brave young adults working to improve mental health services

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Mental health needs to be a priority to all

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Find ways to help diminish the fear associated with conversations around mental wellness and struggles for and with adults serving alongside our youth

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Find ways to help diminish the fear associated with conversations around mental wellness and struggles for and with adults serving alongside our youth

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Seeing the humanity of struggle and joy.

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Seeing the humanity of struggle and joy.

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Nothing can be gained by keeping quiet and waiting for challenges to just go away

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Dont be afraid to have the conversations around MH because normalizing the convos will have an impact

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Prioritizing young people's voices is critical to our work as organizations

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Prioritizing young people's voices is critical to our work as organizations

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By using your voices today, you are taking care of yourselves. 

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By using your voices today, you are taking care of yourselves. 

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suffering is done in silence. we must not be fearful of difficult conversations.

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suffering is done in silence. we must not be fearful of difficult conversations.

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Listen to others and their feelings!! Be an ally!

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Don’t let fear stop me from asking, hugging and listening.

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Checking in genuinely is SO important! It has to be routine

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Checking in genuinely is SO important! It has to be routine

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One thing I can take away is that not everyone thinks Mental health is important. It is important to prioritize mental health like physical health.

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The power of simple questions - "how are you" are you ok?" - are so important 

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The power of simple questions - "how are you" are you ok?" - are so important 

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Everyone is an expert on their own experience. Do not discount someone because of their age.

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Everyone is an expert on their own experience. Do not discount someone because of their age.

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make caring about others' mental health a habit

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Building trust and really listening with an open mind

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Building trust and really listening with an open mind

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Be fearless and make space for mental health conversations 

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Be fearless and make space for mental health conversations 

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prioritize mental health

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How can we continue to bridge the intergenerational gap and create spaces where we can further this conversation in an effort to #alwaysbeanally

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How can we continue to bridge the intergenerational gap and create spaces where we can further this conversation in an effort to #alwaysbeanally

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What should we do to help parents be supportive and observant?

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Are you getting the help and support you need now?

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Are you getting the help and support you need now?

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How can we outreach to more youth and make mental health care a norm?

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Which coping mechanisms have you used to feel better and or understand your emotions?

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what are some programs that helped your mental health journey

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Do you and your peers recognize negative experiences connected to your race-ethnicity as specifically impacting your mental health? Are adults talking to you about these negative racialized encounters in direct ways? If they don't, do you with they would?

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How do you recoup from the emotional labor of sharing your stories and being so vulnerable?

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How do you recoup from the emotional labor of sharing your stories and being so vulnerable?

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would you be willing to speak with youth from other orgs?

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would you be willing to speak with youth from other orgs?

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What is something you wish the adults in your life would do that would be helpful to you?

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Other than paying attention and asking young people how they are, how else can adults support you?

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Other than paying attention and asking young people how they are, how else can adults support you?

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What can we as caregivers do to support you?

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What can we as caregivers do to support you?

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When can forgiveness happen? What does it take to forgive adults who have hurt you? 

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When can forgiveness happen? What does it take to forgive adults who have hurt you? 

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What characteristics are possessed/expressed by the adults that you trust the most?

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AA people have survived so much trauma, abuse, systemic devaluation ... that we and others feel like "we" are strong and built for survival - and can "get over it.'.

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We often connect them and have connected them in our educator trainings

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We often connect them and have connected them in our educator trainings

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As a woman of color who also grew up in church. Mental health was a made-up thing. Dismissing and not spoken about by people like me. Something I am still working on and struggling with today.

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I work in the non profit sector which supports a cross section of community in an effort to provide visibility for all those who are in the community we serve.

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I work in the non profit sector which supports a cross section of community in an effort to provide visibility for all those who are in the community we serve.