In this special episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi, discover which stories earned the 2025 Student Voice Awards from PBS Hawai‘i and Mental Health America of Hawai‘i and meet the student storytellers who were honored for their stories that shine a light on youth mental health.  

This is the fifth collaboration between PBS Hawai‘i and Mental Health America of Hawai‘i, who honor the students during the annual Mental Health Awareness & Awards Celebration held in May and showcase the profound healing potential of student storytelling for both creators and audiences alike.

Kylie Cardenas, a senior from H.P. Baldwin High School on Maui hosts the show, taking viewers behind the scenes of the award ceremony and sharing other poignant narratives from this season that offer insight into how the next generation is confronting mental health challenges.

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