Youth Mental Health

2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book

The 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book reports on child well-being to inform policymakers, researchers and advocates. Read the Data Book.

Generation Z and Mental Health

The mental health of Gen Z is a growing issue. Learn about their anxiety, depression and other mental health statistics from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Joe Ribsam on How to Improve Youth Behavioral Health Care

A summit with public system leaders focused on building an integrated behavioral health model to meet the needs of youth. Read Joe Ribsam's takeaways.

How Youth Surveys Guide Collective Community Investment and Planning

Benefits of Using Youth Data

Surveys are a key tool for informing efforts to address pressing youth-facing issues. Read how.

Using Strengths — and Challenges — to Measure Youth Well-Being

A new report surveys what tools are available to help gauge the existing strengths in a young person's life. Learn more about this work.

Exploring Community-Based Approaches to Youth Mental Health Care

This session outlines strategies for creating more resilient communities that support the mental well-being of young people. Watch this webinar.

Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences With the CDC

This session looks at the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences and how to promote positive childhood experiences. Watch the webinar

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Young Immigrants

This session spotlights a community-led, non-clinical approach to supporting mental health in Latino communities. Watch the webinar.

The Stages of Adolescent Brain Development

This session offers insights into adolescent brain development. Watch the webinar with Adriana Galván.

Creating Equitable Ecosystems of Belonging and Opportunity for Youth

An Action Guide for Cross-System and Sector Leaders and Practitioners

A new guide aims to help leaders strengthen cross-system efforts to support youth well-being and development. Explore the guide.

Trauma and Adolescent Development With Shantel Assata

This session explores how trauma impacts adolescent development and introduces tactics to improve services and programs. Watch the webinar.

The Adverse Effects of Racial Discrimination on Asian American Kids

Recent findings show discrimination takes a toll on Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth mental health. Learn how leaders can help.