Hi, I’m Coral, a high school junior at Fulshear High School with a strong interest in public health, community well-being, and mental health awareness.

I created Improve Public Health as a personal learning project to better understand the health challenges that affect people and communities around the world. While public health includes many areas, I am especially interested in how mental health fits within the broader public health framework,   including how social environments, access to resources, education, and stigma can influence overall well-being.

Through research, reading, and writing, I explore topics such as mental health awareness, access to healthcare, health equity, prevention, and early intervention. I am particularly interested in how mental health is shaped not only by individual experiences, but also by community support systems, school environments, and public policy.

This website is a space where I share what I’m learning. Rather than presenting myself as an expert, I approach public health from a student’s perspective: asking questions, researching real-world issues, and communicating ideas in a way that is thoughtful, accessible, and grounded in evidence.

My interest in mental health within public health comes from a curiosity about how emotional and psychological well-being are connected to quality of life. I believe that increasing awareness, encouraging open conversations, and learning about prevention at an early age can help create healthier and more supportive communities.

Through Improve Public Health, I hope to continue growing as a learner while encouraging other students and readers to think more deeply about mental health as an essential part of public health and everyday life.