Unspoken Words: A Discussion on Mental Health and Identity

Unspoken Words: A Discussion About Mental Health and Identity is a day-long summit for young adults from NYC between the ages of 15 and 24. The summit will include presentations by youth leaders and renowned educators, engaging conversations about mental health and social justice more generally, and more specific sessions focusing on the intersection of mental health and individual identity. We will look at how our individual identities impact our mental wellness, and we will together develop meaningful recommendations for how NYC can better address the health needs of young people.

Throughout the day, participants will have an opportunity to join different breakout sessions. The morning breakout sessions will cover the ways in which specific identities (race, immigration status, disability and sexual & gender identity) affect mental wellness. In the afternoon, sessions will focus on societal factors that also impact our well-being, including code-switching, relationships between civilians and authority figures, socio-economic status and family composition, and culture and religious identity.