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Curt is a Wearable Device Developer at the Child Mind Institute in NYC.  In the video, Curt talks about his bipolar diagnosis, self-care, treatment, and fighting #mentalhealth stigma through community engagement and activism.  

You can help us make more #mentalhealth videos by donating to UROK - every donation is matched dollar for dollar up to $100k :D! https://support.childmind.org/page/contribute/projecturok-donate

It's easy to make your own Project UROK video-- go to http://projecturok.org/make-your-own-video to find out how!

Questions? Concerns? Compliments? Send them all to [email protected]

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Project UROK is an initiative of the Child Mind Institute founded in 2014 by Jenny Jaffe. Our mission is to create funny, meaningful videos for teenagers struggling with mental health issues, made by people who have been there before. In doing so, we will provide not only practical assistance, but also a sense of belonging, a sense of comfort, and a sense of hope.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF SELF-HARMING OR COMMITTING SUICIDE, PLEASE DIAL 911, OR THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255 Check out our resources page here: http://projecturok.org/resources/

Dior Vargas (@DiorVargas) is a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist, and the Outreach Coordinator of Project UROK.  In the livestream (hosted on our Instagram Story at 4pm 3.1.17), Dior discussed the important of highlighting Women of Color's stories, especially when it comes to mental health.  

1. A’Driane Nieves (http://www.addyeb.com) is an artist, activist, and writer who founded @tesserawomen a group that provides mental health empowerment & support for women/girls of color. http://www.tesseracollective.org https://www.facebook.com/tesseracollective/

2. Mimi Khúc, PhD is a Vietnamese American scholar, teacher, and writer on race and religion, queer of color politics, mental health, and Asian American motherhood. She guest edited Open in Emergency: A Special Issue on Asian American Mental Health with included a deck of tarot cards and a mock DSM. http://aalr.binghamton.edu/special-issue-on-asian-american-mental-health/ https://www.aast.umd.edu/mimi-khuc/  

3. Imade Nibokun (@imadeintruth) is a writer and the founder of @DepressedWBlack and a @ProjectUROK Youth Council Member. Check out her video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tco40OvS3rM

4: Minaa B (@MinaaBe) is a psychotherapist, the founder of @RespectRYS a digital mental health magazine, and a @ProjectUROK Youth Council Member https://www.instagram.com/minaa_b/ https://www.facebook.com/respectyourstruggle

5. Keisha Zollar (@keishaz) is an improv comedian, actress, sketch performer, and teacher. Check out her #UROK video here - https://youtu.be/g_v-6w1TwGA

You can help us make more #mentalhealth videos by donating to UROK - every donation is matched dollar for dollar up to $100k :D! https://support.childmind.org/page/contribute/projecturok-donate

It's easy to make your own Project UROK video-- go to http://projecturok.org/make-your-own-video to find out how!

Questions? Concerns? Compliments? Send them all to [email protected]

Don't forget to subscribe!

Project UROK is an initiative of the Child Mind Institute founded in 2014 by Jenny Jaffe. Our mission is to create funny, meaningful videos for teenagers struggling with mental health issues, made by people who have been there before. In doing so, we will provide not only practical assistance, but also a sense of belonging, a sense of comfort, and a sense of hope.

Alex Hardy is teacher, writer, and mental health advocate.  In the video, Alex talks about his experiences with depression, treatment, support systems, and self-care.

Find Alex at thecoloredboy.com theextraordinadynegroes.com Twitter: @chrisalexander_ Instagram: @coloredboy and @alexgottaeat

You can help us make more #mentalhealth videos by donating to UROK - every donation is matched dollar for dollar up to $100k :D! https://support.childmind.org/page/contribute/urok-on-youtube

It’s easy to make your own Project UROK video– go to http://projecturok.org/make-your-own-video to find out how!

Questions? Concerns? Compliments? Send them all to [email protected]

Don’t forget to subscribe!

Project UROK is an initiative of the Child Mind Institute founded in 2014 by Jenny Jaffe. Our mission is to create funny, meaningful videos for teenagers struggling with mental health issues, made by people who have been there before. In doing so, we will provide not only practical assistance, but also a sense of belonging, a sense of comfort, and a sense of hope.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF SELF-HARMING OR COMMITTING SUICIDE, PLEASE DIAL 911, OR THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255 Check out our resources page here: http://projecturok.org/resources/