To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, Global Kids students gathered at York College for the 2025 Annual Youth Conference to confront mental health stigmas and spark change among their peers. Drawing from personal experience, our students selected this year’s theme, “Mental Health is a Voyage, Not a Destination,” to emphasize the significance of mental health and explore its connection to education and global policy.

Check out the QNS article below to hear their stories and explore highlights from the event!

York College hosts Global Kids youth conference on mental health and leadership