Jarin

Kaiya Peer Support Worker

She/Her

In the South Asian community, there is a big stigma around mental illness, which prevents many people from getting help when they need it. A lot of kids from immigrant households, like me, encounter problems with having personal boundaries blurred, and needing constant validation from others because that’s the only thing that builds their self-worth. So, when I discovered Kaiya, I wanted to join in order to help peers and teens have mental health become more accessible and supportive for them.