we chatted with our childhood idol who continues to be iconic to this day, karan brar, about his experience learning he will likely be in therapy for the rest of his life, how he handles toxic queer expectations, and the support systems he's built to aid his mental health.

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Featured Guests:

Karan Brar: @karanbrar, best known for his roles in Jessie and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, shares his personal journey with therapy and mental health.

About Our Partners:

GrownKid is made possible by the Schultz Family Foundation, dedicated to helping young people unlock their full potential and successfully navigate to fulfilling careers.

GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

Interested in a career in mental health? Check out the Youth Mental Health Corps – a new program created by the Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest and AmeriCorps - where anyone with a high school degree can gain experience, skills, and a credential during a year of paid service in the mental health field. Learn more at youthmentalhealthcorps.org

Resources:

The American Counseling Association (ACA) advances mental health and well-being through advocacy, education, and research, supporting professional counselors and promoting access to quality care. https://www.counseling.org/

HelpGuide.org is a nonprofit offering evidence-based mental health resources to empower individuals and families to improve well-being and make positive life changes.

https://www.helpguide.org/

Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.

https://www.bringchange2mind.org/

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