Not Here to Help, Here to Listen.

More than a Metric: A Global Inquiry into Mental Health. Prioritizing lived experience to understand how culture shapes our well-being.

From Seika Brown

I believe the highest quality research begins with the radical act of listening. My goal is not to deliver half-baked, superficial solutions, but to explore the complex and nuanced aspects of mental health through cross-continental interviews and community education. By rejecting the 'expert-led' model and embracing a peer-to-peer approach, I focus on individual and community-level impact. I am here to listen, to learn, and to ensure that community voices are the driving force behind the policy changes we create together.

Cultural Cartography: Stories of Mental Health

Global Perspectives, Local Stories

Hear Different Experiences

We are currently in the process of hearing more perspectives. For now, please enjoy interviews from the past few years.

Listen to Eunice George from Tanzania and North Cyprus. Follow her work blog "Back of My Mind"

Listen to this conversation with Yuichi, a counselor in Japan discussing his challenges and hopes.

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I am Seika Brown, a 24-year-old researcher and advocate for mental health.

Thanks for stopping by,

About Seika

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Let’s work together

Let’s talk! I’d love to hear your perspective and experience or find a way to collaborate. Fill out the form below, and we’ll get in touch.