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Living Better in San Diego - Welfie is bringing mental health resources into schools, homes, and community spaces

‘Half of all mental health conditions begin by the age of 14.’

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As we continue the conversation about mental health, there’s a new tool that's helping young people feel seen, supported, and understood — especially in communities where mental health often goes unspoken.

It’s called Welfie, short for Wellness Selfie, and it’s a platform co-created with youth, and for youth, to bring culturally relevant mental health resources into schools, homes, and community spaces. Ashley Huggins, a Project Manager with a Master of Public Health, discusses this partnership with the Institute for Public Strategies.

‘Half of all mental health conditions begin by the age of 14.’