💙mental health awareness month, photo dump PART 1 i have spent the past few years making the conscious and continuous decision to deviate from having social media. it’s allowed me to step back, become present, & conceptualize how i’d utilize social media for a healthy outcome. i want my usage of any platform to be marked by intentionality & authenticity rather than unrealistic narratives of toxic positivity/perfection. i cant wait to share about the HOPE we have for youth! JUST SPENT THE WEEK IN D.C. AT OUR NATION’S FIRST WHITE HOUSE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ACTION FORUM with @mtv @selenagomez @flotus @u.s.surgeongeneral & @potus. i am honored to be a part of our inaugural cohort. more pics coming soon<3 highlights of this month.. 💙the ocean: my mental health happy place 💙declaring ‘mental health is health’ month with the city of los angeles/didi hirsch/jhene aiko & being our 2022 didi hirsch youth ambassador! 💙cbs segment accentuating crisis support services & advocacy 💙squad at the WHITE HOUSE 💙creating mental health campaigns with nonprofit partners&brand mentors&other youth advocates 💙pinterest’s ‘light the shadow’ mental health event @ renwick gallery EMBRACING VULNERABILITY IS ESSENTIAL TO PROPELLING CHANGE! can’t wait to continue the advocacy journey i began at age 14; did not think i would be 19 going to the white house! it is never too early or too late to utilize your voice to break barriers & engender support. you are loved 💙