May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Let’s Celebrate the Power of Creativity
Mental health challenges among young people are growing — but with the right support, anything is possible. At Express Yourself, we believe in the power of creativity to build resilience, foster belonging, and help youth discover their inner strength.
Thousands of young people have found connection and confidence through our year-round arts-immersion programs. Whether dancing, drumming, painting, or performing, EXYO youth explore their creativity in ways that support emotional growth and build lasting community.
And let’s not overlook the other benefits that are harder to measure and impossible to miss:
- The proud feeling of completing a full year arts immersion program and being part of a healthy community.
- The smile of someone who just performed in front of friends and family for the first time.
- The joyful noise of a cheering audience celebrating their courage.
- The deep satisfaction of being part of something meaningful, beautiful, and fun.
We call it Pure Kid Joy. And it’s coming to the stage this spring.
We hope you’ll join us for DREAM on Thursday, May 22 at the Boch Center–Wang Theatre to experience the magic for yourself.
