What Gives You Hope?
I’m lucky to have things that make me happy. I’m lucky I can share it with other kids and perhaps help them in the process.
jrowe
Your voice Matters
This entry is for the people that are too scared to vote and aren’t informed of what voting effects. Many people ask for a lot for the community which causes them to blame individuals that have no control. It’s a problem that we have social media to inform others about election and teach them the importance of it. As future voter we need to educate them and vise versa. It’s important to take account how this effect not just a small part of the county party but more then that it effect me as a student.
Monkey
Life is hard enough, but we have to continue to combat issues that shouldn’t exist to begin with. My submission is about racism.
Thoughts on the 2024 Election: From a Disabled Teen
It’s another election year, and a report from Rutgers University estimates that over 40 million individuals who are dealing with disabilities are eligible to vote in the United States. Millions more live in a household with a disabled person. Together, disabled Americans and people who live with them make up about one third of the U.S. voting population.
My film deals with the needs of disabled Americans in regards to in home services, affordable housing, accessibility of public spaces, and the need for continued mask wearing by the wider population. During a time when elections are very tight, the disabled community has the power to push politicians to meet their needs.
You’re sorry, but you shouldn’t be
My poem is about how people can sometimes trick themselves into thinking that they’re a burden for reaching out for help. I want to emphasize that they’re not a burden, and what they’re going through is valid. Sometimes it can be hard to reach out and trust someone to talk to them, but it’s usually the right thing to do for yourself.
Milagros
This film shares one youth’s strategies for coping with stress and anxiety.
988 PSA En Espanol
This PSA from a Spanish-speaking youth educates viewers about 988 and reaching out for help.
The YSP Show
Many young people struggle with mental health challenges in silence. Our video seeks to highlight the importance of understanding that it is okay to seek help. We want to create a safe space where discussing feelings is normalized and hope to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
No Judgement, Just Help
In this video, youth provide words of encouragement and inform those who might be struggling about 988.
New Beginnings at The C.A.P.O. Center
Walking into a new space can be intimidating, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed when you don’t know anyone. We want everyone to know that C.A.P.O. is a welcoming environment and safe space where they can find a community and a never a bother.