The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis:

Go Deep on Strategies for Distinctive Communities with the Aspen Institute’s Health Innovators Fellowship 

Depression and anxiety in young people were already on the rise before the pandemic and levels continue to surge. Join the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship as we bring together Fellows and experts to explore strategies in response to the adolescent mental health crisis through a five-part dialogue series. This is an opportunity to hear about the latest research and strategies to engage young people with tailored solutions for their identity at a time when mental health providers are at capacity. 

The first event is a primer on the state of adolescent mental health and will be held on March 9 from 3:30-4:30pm EST. Subsequent dialogues will focus on how the crisis is impacting Native American youth, Black youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and Latinx youth. You'll learn about culturally appropriate solutions from people immersed in these communities. 

These events are open to the public. We invite you to join us in exploring how we can support young people.*

Session 1: A Primer on Adolescent Mental Health in the United States

March 9, 2023 | 3:30-4:30PM EST

Speakers include Dr. Daniel Eisenberg, John MacPhee and Dr. Atul Nakhasi, moderated by Bruny Kenoue

Dr. Daniel Eisenberg is a health economist and professor at University of California, Los Angeles. His goal is to improve understanding of how to invest effectively in the mental health of young people. He is a Principal Investigator for the Healthy Minds Network (www.healthymindsnetwork.org) and is writing a book about investments in children’s mental health.

John MacPhee is the CEO of The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. JED partners with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems, and equips teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other.

Dr. Atul Nakhasi is Senior Advisor, Office of the US Surgeon General.

Moderated by: Bruny Kenouean aspiring physician born in Togo, West Africa, who grew up in New Jersey. Her lived experience with mental illness has made her an advocate for fighting stigma and increasing access to adequate mental health care for marginalized populations. She graduated from Duke University in 2020 with Distinction in Neuroscience and minors in Psychology and Chemistry. She currently works in the Molecular Neuroimaging Lab of Dr. Robert Innis at the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Session 2-5 will take place from March through July, on Thursday afternoons:

April 6, 2023 | 3:00-4:00PM EST - Community Spotlight: Native American Youth, speakers include Bryant Waupoose, Dr. Stephanie Fryburg, and Dr. Patricia Nez Henderson

May 11, 2023 | 3:00-4:00PM EST - Community Spotlight: Black Youth, speakers include Dr. Michael Lindsey, Dr. Wizdom Powell, and Dr. Sarah Vinson, moderated by Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble

June 1, 2023 at 3:00-4:00PM EST - Community Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Youth, speakers include Dr. Warren Ng, Dr. Carrie Davis, and Dr. Jose Bauermeister

July 13, 2023 at 3:00-4:00PM EST - Community Spotlight: Latinx Youth, speakers include Dr. Carolina Haussman-Stabile, Dr. Kiara Alvarez, and Dr. Lauren Gulbas

*While we encourage anyone interested to attend all five sessions, it is not required. Each session has an individual registration form. By registering for the Primer session, you agree to be notified about other sessions in the series and occasionally hear from the Aspen Health Innovators Fellowship on other opportunities. You can opt-out at any time. 

 

RSVP to Session 1 on March 9, 3:30-4:30PM