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MDFP: Student Stories of Mental Health

May 6th - June 6th, 2022

Opening on May 6th at Forest Hills Northern High School, the My Dearest Friends Project: Student Stories of Mental Health exhibition amplifies first-hand accounts of mental health and disability from students around the globe. Survey responses collected from over 100 FHN students and stories submitted to the project make it clear that students just want to be heard and accounted for, especially in school. For this project, MDFP collaborated with FHN Senior, Kierra Polizzi. 


The primary goal of this project is to let students know that the disability community understands them and that they are not alone. By highlighting students' stories, we hope to bring awareness to teachers and other members of the school about student issues and how they might better account for their individual needs.

Student Stories Collected Globally

This exhibition celebrates student stories of mental health and disability. Larger than life disabled figures with 6 corresponding story submissions will make up the latest vinyl installation. 

Community Building with Oaklee

Through public and private programming, the My Dearest Friends team works directly with local middle and high school students to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages discussions around disability and mental health.

My Dearest Friends at Forest Hills Northern High School

Photo of arch with quote, "School can be hard. Some days more than others."
Photo of arch with quote, "My disability doesn't make me any less capable of success"
Photo of arch with quote, "You are worth more than other's convenience."
Photo of arch with quote, "Receiving accommodations for mental health in school is an act of bravery
Photo of arch with quote, "You deserve equal access to education."
Photo of arch with quote, "I do not deserve to wilt in an institution created to help me grow."

Audio Tour of Exhibition

Get Involved

Submit your Story

To submit, think about your experiences with disability and mental health both inside and outside of school. In the subject line, please write “Student Submission”. Start your submission with "My Dearest Friends..." and write about your experiences as a disabled individual, sign off with your first name or alias⁠. Email your submission to Hello@MyDearestFriendsProject.Org or mail a letter to our P.O. Box 3467 Grand Rapids, MI 49501⁠. Follow us on social media @MyDearestFriendsProject! 

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