#project urok

Jenny Jaffe drops by the show!

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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/

Letters to Strangers presents:

MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVISTS 101

Jenny Jaffe:

A comedian, writer, and founder of @projectUROK, an initiative of the Child Mind Institute that combats isolation and stigma surrounding mental illness in youth.

We’re so grateful for all that Jenny and the Project UROK team is doing for youth and for their feature of our founder Diana on their Instagram!

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Project UROK User Jimmy offers helpful tips on dealing with #anxiety!  Check out his full video here: https://youtu.be/B2iui9DBXdk 

Robert Dean (@robertdean) is a comedian in NYC that has been featured at Caroline's and Gotham Comedy Live! In this video, he talks with host and Project UROK founder Jenny Jaffe about his fear of something.

Learn more about Robert at his website: http://robert-dean.squarespace.com/

Don't forget to subscribe!

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

Project UROK is a nonprofit organization 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/

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