The conversation around youth mental health has become overly narrow. Featured on @wusa9, CEF Executive Director @glen__weiner discussed why nearly 75% of parents said they support a comprehensive set of solutions to address all of the factors impacting young people.

Technology is part of how young people learn, connect and prepare for the future.

Broad restrictions are not the answer. Instead, young people need practical skills, healthy habits and trusted guidance from the adults in their lives to help them navigate digital spaces safely https://x.com/empwrourfuture/status/2090460095842844826/photo/1

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Around 90% of parents agree that not only do young people need to be taught how to use AI
safely, but parents need to be taught to do so as well.

Watch for more about the research and why educating families is an important part of supporting youth wellbeing:

Young people need more opportunities to move, explore and spend time outdoors.

Sports, exercise, active play and nature-based activities can help reduce stress while giving young people space to connect with others and experience greater independence. Expanding access to safe https://x.com/empwrourfuture/status/2089731796447662209/photo/1

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According to our new research, parents point to a wide range of factors impacting youth mental health, including family stress, social isolation, exposure to violence and over-scheduling.

CEF’s Executive Director @glen__weiner joined @WBNG12News to discuss: