Mental health, explained like a conversation.

About Junior

I'm Junior. I was born in Brazil and moved to the United States when I was 11. For a while, before I could start school here, I spent my days at a daycare where I was the oldest, and I started noticing when the younger kids seemed anxious, sad or overwhelmed. I became the one who paid attention and looked after them.

In high school, a health class turned that into a passion. I learned how much mental health shapes everyday life, and how many more people are struggling quietly than we realize, especially in school, where bullying is common. I'm still in high school, and my goal is to study biology, then go through medical school and residency to become a pediatrician.

I started Wellness With Junior because feeling anxious or depressed doesn't mean you're weak. It's okay to feel it, and it deserves to be talked about more. I hope this is a place where you feel understood.