Why Am I? (YMI) Faith and Mental Health

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Description

This website called YMI (which stands for Why Am I?) is a platform for Christian young people all over the world to ask questions about life and discover their true purpose.

Features

Devotionals written by young people; creative illustrations through art design and photography; playlists; digital stickers; care packages; ASK YMI; special Asian Pacific projects

Recommended Audience

Youth and Young Adult Leaders

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Raise awareness of the intersectionality between Mental Health and Faith from a Christ-centered perspective.

Use this resource in small groups, youth gatherings, and discussions, while meeting a diverse learning style for young people.

Updated: March 26, 2025

About the Contributor

McKenzie Scott Lewis

A Baptist minister, McKenzie Scott Lewis’ faith experience ranges from Methodist, Church of God in Christ, Charismatic to Baptist. He has taught at IUPUI, served as corporate diversity director at Wellpoint Inc, coordinated diversity and inclusion efforts at Clarian Health Partners and served as CEO and chief cultural strategist for The MSL Group. He brings energy and experience to engage listeners from all walks of life.

A graduate of DePauw University, McKenzie has written extensively in his area of expertise, including the articles “Building Boardroom Trust” from the July 2009 Leadership Ventures Newsletter; “Editorial on Diversity” in the November 2008 Indiana Business Journal (IBJ); “Clarian Health Partners: United We Thrive” in the April 2007 issue of DiversityInc, Magazine; and “Helping Diversity to Grow Up” in New York Voice/Harlem USA October 1997 edition.

Formerly the director of the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point, McKenzie Scott Lewis is the director of a new Center for Congregations project: Congregations with Communities.

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