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Mentors of Thriving Asians’ Youth Mental Health Leadership Programsare professionals/adults who support students in their journeys of growth as rising leaders, and towards holistic success & wellbeing.
As role models to youth, Mentors are dedicated to:
encouraging holistic success - inclusive of leadership / academic / professional development and personal wellbeing
uplifting empowering mental health messaging
teaching self-care & self-compassion
holding supportive space
leading with authenticity & lived experience
Learn more about our Core Messaging and Education approach.
Throughout the program, Mentors guide students in:
learning the Training Curriculum
implementing projects
navigating academic / professional interest in mental health or related fields
The TA Mentor Team is interdisciplinary & intergenerational - representing a diversity of clinical & non-clinical professions, and various stages of the career ladder. Check out Mentor Spotlights
Meeting Structure
Group Sessions
Mentors support the facilitation of virtual Group Sessions for Youth Mental Health Leaders on biweekly Saturdays. The Mentor team works together to facilitate community building activities, skills training, and student project check-ins.
Mentor Meetings
Mentors hold 1:1 or small group virtual meetings with assigned Youth Mental Health Leaders. These meetings provide space for individualized project guidance and mentorship. Meetings are scheduled according to mentor and student schedules on a monthly basis, or as needed per project/student needs.
Requirements
The Mentor role is open to professionals/adults. Applicants must have a professional or personal background in at least one of the following areas:
mental health
education or youth work
Asian community involvement
leadership roles
Mentors must have general availability to attend virtual:
Group Sessions - biweekly Saturdays from 12 - 2 PM ET / 9 - 11 AM PT
Mentor Meetings - arranged according to mentor and student schedules on a monthly basis, or as needed per project/student needs
Application
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Curious about Youth Leadership projects?
Check out Student Spotlights for more on current student and alumni projects.