My Journey With YouthLine
Receiving a heartfelt thank you card from my supervisors at YouthLine Oregon recently gave me pause to reflect on my journey with this...
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Youth Policy Corner
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Bridging Books & Beyond:
My Passions, Readings, and Reflections
Avni Gulrajani
- Aug 27
- 4 min
Turning the Tide: Oregon's Legislative Battle Against the Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis continues to be a significant public health challenge across the United States, and Oregon is no exception. Over the...
Avni Gulrajani
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Elevating Youth Voices Through MYAB
Empowering youth: MYAB advocates for lowering the voting age in Beaverton to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and youth-friendly city.
Avni Gulrajani
- Apr 5
- 3 min
Charting Hope: Navigating Anxiety in the Digital Age Through Jonathan Haidt's 'The Anxious Generation
From Stress to Strength: Haidt's Blueprint for Youth Resilience
Avni Gulrajani
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Beaverton's Path Forward Unveiled at the 2024 State of the City
A deep dive into Beaverton's 2024 vision: Sustainability, housing, and public safety take center stage.
Avni Gulrajani
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Exploring the Nexus: Mental Health, Democratic Processes, and Societal Stability
Explore how mental health impacts political behavior & democracy, highlighting the need for public policy to integrate mental health support
Avni Gulrajani
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Celebrating Civic Engagement: A Year of Impact in Beaverton
As I walked into the Reser Center for our Annual Boards & Commissions Celebration, it was inspiring to see how the various Beaverton...
Avni Gulrajani
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Advocacy at the Forefront: Our Day at the Capitol with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
In the heart of legislative halls, where the future of public policy is debated and shaped, a group of dedicated youth advocates,...
Avni Gulrajani
- Feb 5
- 4 min
Unpacking the Impact of Public Policy on Mental Health During COVID-19
Explore how public policy and cultural narratives shaped mental health during COVID-19 in my latest deep-dive blog post.
Avni Gulrajani
- Jan 25
- 3 min
A Step Forward: How a New Evaluation System is Reducing Bias in Medical Training
New study shows structured evaluations in medical training reduce bias, paving the way for more inclusive healthcare. #MedicalEquity #Health
Avni Gulrajani
- Nov 21, 2023
- 3 min
Breaking Barriers: Unpacking Mental Health Stigmas in 'Nobody's Normal'
While exploring Powell's City of Books in downtown Portland, I spotted "Nobody's Normal" by Roy Richard Grinker prominently displayed as...
Avni Gulrajani
- Sep 4, 2023
- 1 min
Unraveling the Mysteries of Nations
When I first picked up "Why Nations Fail," by Acemoglu and Robinson I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I know, it sounds heavy-duty,...
Avni Gulrajani
- Sep 4, 2023
- 2 min
Book review: My thoughts on Weathering by Arline T. Geronimus
As someone deeply invested in the well-being of young people through my work at YouthLine Oregon and having delved into research at UCSB...
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