Shrijan

Kaiya Peer Support Worker

He/Him

The stigmas and unreal expectations surrounding males made it extremely difficult for me to explore my emotional self. I faced various obstacles, such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, insecurities, and estrangement, throughout the past 18 years of my life. While navigating my way out of these blockades, I often felt alone and lost. Being a part of Kaiya helps me ensure that no one else has to feel the same way as I did. After seeing the mission of Kaiya, I decided to join in on the battle to end stigmas surrounding mental health and bring forth a change one teen at a time.