KERA daily news host Syeda Hasan, community members, and experts explore how the mental health of children and teens is affected by poverty.
Join PBS SoCal and KCET for a discussion exploring the effects of racism and socioeconomic inequality on youth mental health.
KPCC hosts Call to Mind Live: Impacts of Homelessness on Youth Mental Health, a Well Beings Virtual Tour Event. Take Two’s A Martínez and special guests will explore the mental health effects on homeless youth and talk about the reasons why young people end up on the streets and what help is available – from […]
If you joined us live or watch the archived stream for Living Life Online: The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. About the Event A virtual discussion on the impact – both negative and positive – of social media […]
If you joined us live or watch the archived stream for Call to Mind Live: Youth Mental Health & Dismantling Racial Barriers, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. On June 28, WYPR will host Call to Mind Live: Youth Mental Health & Dismantling Racial Barriers, […]
After a year of managing life as a young person during a pandemic, how checked-out are you? Myles Bess from Above the Noise hosts a panel of Bay Area youth and their advocates to address the need for mental health resources and solutions to get through the next year.
Professionals across the country agree that American youth face ever increasing mental health challenges. More than a year of social isolation brought on by the pandemic and other societal upsets have compounded the anxiety and depression students were already experiencing.
Understanding how to talk honestly and openly about suicide is a learnable skill. In this virtual presentation, panelists break down commonly used mental health terms and methods to identify and prevent teen suicide. As Oklahoma’s teenagers return to school after the pandemic, it’s more important than ever for parents, caretakers, and educators to recognize and […]
What is the new “normal” after a world-wide health pandemic? What do parents and teachers need to know to best support the mental health of young people post-COVID?
If you joined us live or watched the archived stream for Youth Incarceration & Mental Health, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. Despite dropping rates, the United States still incarcerates more young people than any other country. According to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as of July […]
If you joined us live or watched the archived stream for Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health, please help us improve the development of future content and events by taking this brief survey. Join The WNET Group, the public media company for the New York City area, as we bring together students, educators, journalists, and experts to […]
The South is home to an increasing number of LGBTQ people – one in three, according to recent surveys. For LGBTQ youth, Southern living means more obstacles and risks than their peers in other parts of the U.S. They are more likely to face family rejection, homelessness, discrimination, bullying and harmful practices such as “conversion therapy.” What is the mental health impact on Southern LGBTQ youth who must be extra resilient in order to live their truths? Join NPT and counselors, young people, experts and advocates as we seek to bring understanding, equality and Well Being for LGBTQ youth.
WellBeings.org is a health and wellness resource, not a crisis or suicide response website. If you are in crisis, or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the LGBT National Hotline at (888) 843-4564. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
