Headsupcan Youth Council

Purpose

The HeadsupCAN Youth Council (HYC) empowers students to play an active role in shaping concussion, mental health, and brain health education for future generations of learners. By bringing together student voices from diverse backgrounds and sectors, the council helps ensure HeadsupCAN programming remains relevant, engaging, and reflective of the needs and experiences of today’s youth.

What You’ll Do

• Provide feedback on existing and future HeadsupCAN programs.

• Share student perspectives and experiences to help guide program development.

• Participate in discussions and collaborative projects with fellow student leaders.

• Contribute ideas for improving educational content, events, and learning experiences.

• Help advocate for concussion awareness, mental health, and brain health initiatives within your school and community.

Member Incentives

• Certificate of Participation recognizing their contribution to the council.

• Experiential Learning Recognition that may contribute toward SHSM experiential learning requirements.

• Volunteer Hours documented through participation in council activities.

• Leadership Development Opportunities through involvement in student-led initiatives and projects.

• Exclusive Opportunities and Incentives, including priority access to select HeadsupCAN events, programs, and future leadership opportunities.

Learning Objectives

• Develop leadership skills by contributing to decision-making and program development initiatives.

• Strengthen communication and collaboration skills through discussions, feedback sessions, and team-based projects.

• Gain experience in advocacy by representing student perspectives and helping shape educational programming.

• Build confidence in providing constructive feedback and contributing ideas that drive meaningful change.

• Explore pathways in health, education, community leadership, and public engagement while expanding their professional network.

Why This Program Matters

• Student voices play a critical role in creating educational experiences that are meaningful, relevant, and effective. The HeadsupCAN Youth Council empowers students to move beyond participation and become active contributors to the programs that support their peers.

• By engaging youth directly in program development, HeadsupCAN ensures that its educational offerings reflect the evolving needs of students while providing participants with valuable leadership experiences that can support future academic, career, and volunteer pursuits.

• The Youth Council also creates a platform for students to make a lasting impact on concussion awareness, mental health education, and brain health initiatives, helping build stronger and more informed communities.

Program Leads