About YLG
A research initiative aiming to explore the intersections of mental health and culture.
YLG was founded to learn how culture, experience, and personal backgrounds impact one’s definition and perspective on mental health.
Raised in a household that blended Japanese and English traditions, YLG founder Seika Brown saw early on how culture shapes our perceptions of mental health. This awareness fuels her passion for bridging cultural gaps in mental health conversations and care.
The project in three goals
I
Research how mental health is defined
II
Share unique stories
III
Compile what we learn into a report
How will we meet these goals?
The Podcast
The podcast features stories from people across the world answering the question: “How do you define mental health?”
The Interviews
Interviews are conducted as individual case studies that look at how people talk about and define mental health. Some of the interviews are shared via the podcast.
The Report
Any findings will be presented in a final report — until then, follow the blog for articles documenting the journey.
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.”
— Brené Brown