Voices of Youth

Ypsilanti Community High School senior Jackie Sakina struggles with stress and says it's important for students to be aware of the mental health services available to them.

Voices of Youth: How does Ypsilanti Community High School help support mental health among students?

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Gracia Anzal Mazama examines the mental health needs of Ypsilanti Community High School students and the services available to them.

"I didn't want to self destruct" by Elleona Kristine.
Voices of Youth: Art about generational trauma and healing in BIPOC communities

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Elleona Kristine shares a painting she made about generational trauma and healing in BIPOC communities.

A photo from student Tyler Chavez's series on litter and community pride in Ypsilanti.
Voices of Youth: Photography on litter and community pride in Ypsilanti

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Tyler Chavez shares his photography about litter and community pride in Ypsilanti.

Kyle (last name withheld by request) survived attempted suicide at age 17 and now shares his story with others as a volunteer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Washtenaw County.
Voices of Youth: Activists work to prevent youth suicide in Washtenaw County

Young local activists and their adult advocates are working to reduce the incidence and impact of suicide and suicidal ideation.

Jessica Ruffin.
Voices of Youth: Poetry on mental health

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Jessica Ruffin shares her poetry on mental health.

Djaka Kaba's photo of the garden at Growing Hope.
Voices of Youth: An Ypsilanti photo essay

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Djaka Kaba shares a photo essay on familiar places in her hometown of Ypsilanti.

Kadiatou Kitagbe Kaba's art project, "Inside Our Mind."
Voices of Youth: Poems and art on mental health

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Kadiatou Kitagbe Kaba shares her artwork and poetry on the topic of mental health.

Self-portrait by R., a trans middle school student in Ann Arbor.
Voices of Youth: 3 things local youth wish adults knew about non-binary and trans identities

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, Concentrate staffer Sarah Rigg talks with local young people and their mentors about gender identity.

Amir Abston is an advanced placement computer science student at Skyline High School.
Voices of Youth: How can Ann Arbor schools foster more diverse AP classes?

While Ann Arbor Public Schools are renowned for their diverse group of advanced placement courses, the blend of students in these classrooms actually isn’t very blended at all.

State Rep. Felicia Brabec and U-M Human Trafficking Clinic Founding Director Bridgette Carr are both Washtenaw County-based advocates for human trafficking awareness.
Voices of Youth: How public misperception of human trafficking makes it harder to combat

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalists Paighton Gimotty and Lucy Tobier examine the challenges of combating human trafficking.

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