YMHArt: The Youth Mental Health Art Program

Enthusiastic outreach

I’ve always had a passion reaching out to people and live for spreading awareness about mental health and others whenever I can. I enjoy baking and volunteering in places for community service.

Artistic expression

I have always found art to be a very interesting topic because of its many purposes, ranging from emotional expression to simply being something done for fun. I personally make art just for enjoyment, although I also recognize the importance in using art to express your emotions. Youth mental health has been a large issue in the world for a long time, and by joining this team, I will try to help other people whenever I can and also raise awareness about the mental health challenges young people face today.

An online community

Creating and running a website has always been a goal of mine. I enjoy the technical aspects of coding specific features, as well as the creative side that involves graphic design. I’d like to build not just a website – but an online hub that fosters support, collaboration, and provides all emerging artists a canvas to showcase their talents.

More than just strokes on paper

I aim to use art as a safe and meaningful medium for emotional expression. Art has always helped me process and express my own emotions, and now I’m excited to share that experience with others. Whether it’s through guiding and encouraging others to create their own pieces or making art that reflects the complexities of mental health, the creative team and I strive to make people feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Spreading warmth through creativity

I wish to spread the word about mental health through flyers and events . My goal is to break down the stigma and show everyone it’s normal to not feel okay and there’s always help available. Ultimately, I hope more people will learn mental health and join our supportive community.

Breaking the barriers of different cultures

As an international students, I wish to spread love and kindness to more people who also came from different countries. It is a hard time for me when I first started my life in a new country; unfamiliar language and unknown people, cultural disparity set an unseen barrier between me and others. However, there are a group of friends always stayed with me. They help me step by step to get familiar with the new environment. Now, I am so proud to be one of them. I wish I can create a more diverse society.

Unbreaking passion

I’ve loved drawing ever since I was a little baby. Putting pencil to paper and creating something so uniquely my own was like placing my mark on the world. Over time, that love has only grown. I feel the same spark when I play games, too. Immersing myself in worlds and fostering connections with others brings me joy. All in all, I wish to share this brilliant joy in art with those around me, so we can inspire and learn from each other.

Happy for this initiative

As I grow, one thing that has always stuck with me is the joy I get from helping out other people. I am hoping that by joining this initiative, people are given a safe space, a place where their voices are heard, and they know there are people that care.

Building a community

I’ve been captivated by how a certain message can move people—whether through a brand or a moment shared online. My goal is to help build a voice that resonates with people even beyond San Diego. I also aim to build systems that helps our team to create and connect more efficiently than ever before.

A mix of interests

I’m glad to be a member of the art program that cares for and helps young people. I appreciate creativity, imagination, and also my own space. I enjoy drawing my own original characters and more fanart of ACGN (Animation, Comics, Games, and Novels) series I like.

From observation to expression

Since I was a child, I have always been quiet. That quietness, however, gave me more opportunity to observe—to watch people closely and to notice the details of the world around me. My inner world has always been richer than words could express, and I found in painting a silent, universal language. Through brushes and colors, I hope to express what I see, what I hear, and what I feel deep inside. Looking forward, I wish to keep exploring this visual voice, to share my perspective, and to connect with others who see the world a little differently.

Art as my passion

Since childhood, I have been creating art wherever and whenever inspiration struck—on my mother’s students’ test papers, on walls, and even on random pieces of cardboard. Today, my goal is to connect talented artists and empower them with the confidence to share and showcase their creative works.