City & State New York: Seeking a comprehensive approach to best support youth mental health

As concern and awareness about youth mental health grows, the Coalition to Empower our Future, along with City & State, held a forum on Tuesday in Albany to discuss the factors contributing to the issue and how support systems can lead to better outcomes.

The event, “Future in Focus: The need for a comprehensive approach to youth mental health” at the Hilton in Downtown was opened by CEF Executive Director Glen Weiner, who explained the challenges youth face today.

“From bullying to intense pressures around academics and extracurriculars to the overuse of electronic devices, to anxiety about the economy and climate. To substance abuse issues and the continued fallout from the pandemic – the list goes on,” he said. “As youth mental health challenges continue to rise, the need for strong, accessible and community-rooted support systems has never been more urgent.”