Mind Matters
A student-led (Plano West Senior High School) mental health initiative raising awareness, sharing resources, and creating safe spaces for real conversations.
Mind Matters
Our Members:
Lillian Kirkland
Neel Sachdev
Erica Weiss
Enya Yang
Aashish Nagarajan
Hena Korobov
Our Treatment Approach
Prevention & Early Support
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Focus on protective factors (connection, support systems, healthy routines) before problems escalate
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Normalize help-seeking and teach early warning signs + what to do next
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Share simple, realistic skills teens can use immediately (sleep, stress tools, coping plans)
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Promoting awareness of risk and protective factors for mental health challenges.
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Offering resources to identify early signs of mental health issues and providing preventive strategies.
Community & Connection
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Create safe spaces for peer discussion (club meetings, Q&As, podcasts)
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Encourage supportive peer responses (how to check in, what to say, when to get an adult)
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Build belonging through positive outreach (events, collaborations, interactive social posts)
Education/Prevention
Mental Health Consultant
Shayla Holub, Ph.D.
Mental Health Consultant
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Dr. Shayla Holub is a dedicated mental health expert with a passion for improving the psychological and physical health of children and families. With over two decades of experience in psychology, she specializes in areas like healthy eating habits, body image development, and the impact of family dynamics on mental health.
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Her research integrates multiple methodologies, including behavioral observation and experimental studies, to explore key issues like emotional well-being, autonomy in family practices, and combating fat-bias in early childhood. As a seasoned educator and researcher, Dr. Holub has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field, including the prestigious Annual Excellence in Teaching Award.
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At Mind Matters: Asian Voices, Dr. Holub brings her expertise to guide culturally sensitive approaches to mental health, aiming to nurture resilience and well-being in diverse communities.
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