poem by Joshua Chan

“My advocacy for mental health awareness started in high school, where I recognized a need to address the rise in teen depression and anxiety in my community.”

“As with many goals, there's always excitement and hope that comes with setting them, but the real test is making it through the mental barriers that come after.”

“I took a step to support Family House, an organization that provides temporary housing for families traveling to distant hospitals for specialized treatment.”

“This crisis hit me personally in March of 2023 when my housemates and I received a notice.”