YLG Research, or Youth Lead Global Research, is a global initiative aiming to explore the intersections of mental health and culture, with youth at the focus.

YLG was founded to learn how culture, experience, and personal backgrounds impact one’s definition and perspective on mental health.

Raised in a household that blended Japanese and English traditions, YLG founder Seika Brown saw early on how culture shapes our perceptions of mental health. This awareness fuels her passion for bridging cultural gaps in mental health conversations and care.