Two of our 2025 Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network Fellows, Akhil Shridhar & Alexis Gomez (alongside 2022 Fellow Maalvika Bhuvansunder & Program Manager Rosa Kelekian) presented on the intersections of Chronic Illness, Mental Health, and Cultural Considerations at the 2025 Bridging Voices, Building Futures: Youth Innovation in Mental Health Conference (hosted by Generation Mental Health). Their presentation “Silent no More: We are the Story and the Solution” discussed some of the mental health stressors that young adult patients face, challenges accessing care (particularly for patients in low/middle income countries), and our thoughts on integrating peer support and community-led programs into mental health care.