State of the Kids: Uniting for Youth Mental Health

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“Supporting the mental health of children and youth will require a whole-of-society effort.” —Surgeon General Vivek H. MurthyAs the Surgeon General has declared a mental health emergency among youth, so many of us feel powerless to help. In this age of increased depression and anxiety, how can we collectively support our younger generation in the present moment so they can grow into thriving adults?We invite parents, students, educators, health care professionals, community leaders, and concerned citizens to take part in a national virtual conversation to chart a healthier way forward.Learn practical steps and inspiring strategies for supporting health at home, at school, and in our greater communities from these thought leaders:Deborah Roberts, Award-winning ABC News journalistVicki Abeles, Director, Race to Nowhere and Beyond MeasureDr. Lisa Damour, Psychologist, Ask Lisa Podcast Host, and New York Times Bestselling AuthorJason Gant, Learning Designer and Mindfulness CoachJulie Lythcott-Haims, Former Stanford dean and Author of How to Raise an AdultMeghna Singh, University of Michigan Student and Mental Health AdvocateRick Weissbourd, Founder of Making Caring Common and Senior Lecturer at HarvardShining a light on the youth voice, hear from young people about the state of their mental health along with performances from the National Youth Poet Laureate finalists:Alyssa Gaines, Midwest Regional Ambassador, Indianapolis Youth Poet LaureateJessica Kim, West Regional Ambassador, Los Angeles Youth Poet LaureateElizabeth Shvarts, Northeast Regional Ambassador, New York City Youth Poet LaureateIsabella Ramirez, South Regional Ambassador, South Florida Youth Poet LaureateFollowing the event, participants will receive a free toolkit for youth mental health support as well as a complimentary viewing of one of our films, including: Race to Nowhere, Beyond Measure, or Chasing Childhood.This event has a suggested donation of $5 and funds raised will be donated to The JED Foundation (JED), a nonprofit that protects emotional health for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow. If you can contribute more, your generosity is appreciated, and your support will further the mission of raising awareness and aid for youth emotional wellness. Select the Donate ticket options to choose your donation amount. However, we realize not everyone is in a position to be able to donate. If you are a student or unable to donate, please click 'Tickets' then 'Enter Promo Code' and type in the code FREEKIDS, then click 'Apply' to register for free.This event is presented by Beyond the Race to Nowhere, the nonprofit that grew out of millions of concerned people uniting around the documentary Race to Nowhere to reimagine a healthier future for our children and our society.

Event Metadata

• Event Name: State of the Kids: Uniting for Youth Mental Health
• Date: 3/22/2022 4:50:21 AM
• Administrators:
  • Susan Nguyen

Event Description

“Supporting the mental health of children and youth will require a whole-of-society effort.” —Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy

As the Surgeon General has declared a mental health emergency among youth, so many of us feel powerless to help. In this age of increased depression and anxiety, how can we collectively support our younger generation in the present moment so they can grow into thriving adults?

We invite parents, students, educators, health care professionals, community leaders, and concerned citizens to take part in a national virtual conversation to chart a healthier way forward.

Learn practical steps and inspiring strategies for supporting health at home, at school, and in our greater communities from these thought leaders:

• Deborah Roberts, Award-winning ABC News journalist
• Vicki Abeles, Director, Race to Nowhere and Beyond Measure
• Dr. Lisa Damour, Psychologist, Ask Lisa Podcast Host, and New York Times Bestselling Author
• Jason Gant, Learning Designer and Mindfulness Coach
• Julie Lythcott-Haims, Former Stanford dean and Author of How to Raise an Adult
• Meghna Singh, University of Michigan Student and Mental Health Advocate
• Rick Weissbourd, Founder of Making Caring Common and Senior Lecturer at Harvard

Shining a light on the youth voice, hear from young people about the state of their mental health along with performances from the National Youth Poet Laureate finalists:

• Alyssa Gaines, Midwest Regional Ambassador, Indianapolis Youth Poet Laureate
• Jessica Kim, West Regional Ambassador, Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate
• Elizabeth Shvarts, Northeast Regional Ambassador, New York City Youth Poet Laureate
• Isabella Ramirez, South Regional Ambassador, South Florida Youth Poet Laureate

Following the event, participants will receive a free toolkit for youth mental health support as well as a complimentary viewing of one of our films, including: Race to Nowhere, Beyond Measure, or Chasing Childhood.

This event has a suggested donation of $5 and funds raised will be donated to The JED Foundation (JED), a nonprofit that protects emotional health for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow. If you can contribute more, your generosity is appreciated, and your support will further the mission of raising awareness and aid for youth emotional wellness. Select the Donate ticket options to choose your donation amount. However, we realize not everyone is in a position to be able to donate. If you are a student or unable to donate, please click 'Tickets' then 'Enter Promo Code' and type in the code FREEKIDS, then click 'Apply' to register for free.

This event is presented by Beyond the Race to Nowhere, the nonprofit that grew out of millions of concerned people uniting around the documentary Race to Nowhere to reimagine a healthier future for our children and our society.