Bridge Compassion

Where medicine, mental health, and empathy meet the students who will carry them forward.

A broader kind of team

Bridge Compassion brings together student leaders, interns, mentors, medical and mental‑health professionals, representatives, and adult supporters who contribute specifically to the program.

Dr. Alyssa Kwon provides professional medical guidance, Cindy Kang serves as our Compassion Representative for neurodiversity inclusion, and our interns take part in the mental‑health initiatives at the centre of the program.

What we run

Bridge Compassion Programs

Bridge Compassion: Teen Empathy Book Project

Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027

The Teen Empathy Book Project empowers students to become authors, advocates, and changemakers by creating educational resources that promote empathy, kindness, resilience, and emotional well-being. Working alongside experienced mentors, students collaborate on meaningful content designed to encourage compassion and strengthen connections within schools and communities.
Future Mental Health Leaders Medical Internship, Part 1

Summer 2026

Designed for students interested in medicine, psychology, and service, this physician-led internship introduces the foundations of child and adolescent mental health through case studies, discussions, and mentorship. Students develop empathy, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of compassionate, patient-centered care while exploring careers in medicine and mental health.
Future Mental Health Leaders Medical Internship, Part 2: Research

Fall 2026

Building upon Part 1, students collaborate on research exploring current challenges and innovations in youth mental health. Through literature review, scientific discussion, and evidence-based inquiry, participants strengthen critical thinking, research methodology, and scientific communication while contributing to meaningful conversations about mental health.