Our Children Are in Trouble - Addressing Youth Mental Health Challenges

Explore the pressing challenges facing today's youth in this 59-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the multifaceted stressors impacting young people, including academic pressures, school shootings, economic uncertainty, and climate change. Examine alarming statistics revealing the mental health crisis among college students, with 62% experiencing overwhelming anxiety and 41% struggling with debilitating depression. Investigate how these issues manifest in younger teens through self-harm, eating disorders, violence, and apathy. Gain insights into the complex landscape of youth mental health and the urgent need for support and intervention strategies.