As young people of color, we often face uncertainty and adversity. Learn how hope can help us in proven and practical ways — and how it’s more than a feeling or wishful thinking.

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“Hope is more than wishful thinking. Research shows hope can empower us to set goals, identify ways forward, and take action in ways that affect our lives and our mental health. I’ve seen firsthand how hope can be a beacon of light that guides our steps as we build resilience and find healing.” -Dr. Isom

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Watch this video about Freedom Dreaming and try this creative exercise:

• Freedom Dreaming: What Are Your Dreams of the Future?

Explore and share these resources  to help nurture hope and emotional well-being in your life and community.

• Liberate Yourself: Find Hope & Healing
• Cultivate Hope with These 3 Skills
• Poetry Exercise: What are Your Hopes?
• Mindfulness Meditation: Coloring Hope 

Download the Hope-Liberate Tool Kit.

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For young people of color, justice is more than just a legal concept. Justice shapes your physical health and mental health. Taking steps toward justice can enhance your sense of empowerment and benefit your mental health. Here are some tips to help you on your journey.

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“As I was becoming a young adult, I began to see more clearly where justice and injustice reside. It was sobering to recognize how young people of color like me often faced systemic barriers, discrimination, and various injustices. But this awareness also ignited a fire within me to pursue justice.” -Dr. Isom

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Watch this guided meditation on justice and acceptance. See full exercise: 

• Guided Meditation: Justice and Acceptance

Explore these resources to support mental health and mindful justice in your life and community.

• Liberating Yourself as You Seek Justice and Healing 
• Create Your Soul Care & Justice Toolbox 
• Mindful Justice Meditation: What Does Balance Look Like for Me?

Help spread the liberating power of justice with your friends on social. Grab and share this image with your own message about justice.

Uncover the dynamics of creating and maintaining loving, healthy, and supportive relationships. Explore self care, boundaries, and connection in ways that support your mental health and emotional well-being.

Explore information, inspiration and creative exercises that support soul care, a holistic approach to emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.