Trigger Warning: Mentions of anxiety Navigating college is not easy. We struggle to keep up with school assignments, attend extracurricular activities, and/or work while also dealing with financial aid, taking care of family members, and more. There is no doubt...
Trigger Warning: Mentions of death and self-injurious behaviors I entered my first year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice when the pandemic first started and spread throughout NYC. The first time I realized the severity of the COVID-19 situation...
Trigger Warning: Mentions of self-injurious behaviors Mental health struggles are gaining awareness in the public eye, and for a good reason. Up to 44% of college students reported having symptoms of depression and anxiety. Suicide is the third leading cause...
The number of college students experiencing mental health struggles is at an all-time high. These are the highest rates of depression and anxiety seen. Why are young individuals experiencing such high rates of depression with barely little being done? As...
Trigger Warning: Mentions of gun violence As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic was a battle to survive. Whether it was individuals fighting the virus or fighting the violence of the police, many issues were coming to light. Many believe that...
Trigger Warning: Mentions of depression and hospitalization On the night of October 11th, 2021, what was I doing? An essay for one of my classes. I was always on top of my work, making sure I turned it in on...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2022 Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (785) 760-6567 | JuanRamiro.Sarmiento@younginvincibles.org CO General Assembly Moves Toward Integrated, Whole Person Care The Collaborative Community Response Begins to Revolutionize Health Care in Colorado (Denver, CO) – Wednesday night, the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2022 Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (785) 760-6567 | JuanRamiro.Sarmiento@younginvincibles.org US Senate Fails to Pass Women’s Health Protection Act Senators Were Unable to Overcome the Filibuster and Staunch Opposition to Abortion Access (Washington, DC) – Today,...
When Young Invincibles secured a two million dollar grant from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Community Catalyst for COVID-19 vaccine outreach, we knew why some young adults remained unvaccinated and recognized it as a growing public health crisis....
Illinois took some major steps in the right direction to support young adults across the state through investments in higher education accessibility, expanded tax credits for young adults, and urging action on a Young Workers’ Bill of Rights. However, the...