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About Me - Srikha

My name is Srikha

Hi, I’m Srikha Manubolu, a high school junior at Rock Ridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia.

I’m passionate about mental health and am a Teen Ambassador at the Ryan Bartel Foundation, where I help raise awareness and create a safe space for teens to talk about their struggles. It’s important to me to break the stigma around mental health, because every teen deserves to feel supported and heard.

I also love dancing, playing the piano, and being a varsity athlete. I started the South Asian Student Association at my school to bring people together and celebrate our culture.

Let’s work together to break the stigma surrounding teen mental health! It’s time to make mental health just as important as physical health.

If you or someone you know needs support, speak up—you’re not alone!

Empower Teen Minds Mission

My mission is to prioritize mental health for teens, break the stigma around mental health, prevent suicide, and provide support.

You’re not alone in this journey!

My Research

1

Impact of Food Additives on Gut Health

Influence of Food Additives and Preservatives on the Gut Microbiota and their Subsequent Impact on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

2

Effect of Music Therapy on Alzheimer's Disease

The Neuroprotective Effects of Music Therapy in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Role in Neural Plasticity and Cognitive Preservation

3

Mental Health Stigma

The Impact of Mental Health Stigma on Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Teenagers: Examining the Intersectionality of Cultural, Gender, and Socioeconomic Factors in Shaping Adolescent Mental Health Access

How Teens Can Help Other Teens in a Mental Health Crisis?

Just knowing someone cares can make a huge difference.

Listen Without Judgment

Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness

Encourage Them to Speak Up

Showing that you care and are there for them

Be There for Them

Recognize the signs of a mental health crisis.

Know the Signs

Teen Talk App

Teen Talk: Speak Up, Get Support, Feel Heard.

I’m developing an app called Teen Talk to help teens who are struggling with their mental health. The app listens to the input from teens and helps identify signs of depression by analyzing their responses. It also provides easy access to important helpline numbers, so help is just a tap away.

Teen Talk is designed to make mental health support more accessible and less intimidating. It’s made by teens, for teens, because I believe that the best way to support each other is by understanding each other’s struggles.

With Teen Talk, you’re never alone — the support you need is always right at your fingertips.