
Are the Kids All Right? Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis

How we get to this more inclusive democracy is by supporting youth and young adults to build agency skills.
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Rates of depression, disconnection, and suicide among today’s youth are alarming. Hear how leaders from the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions and a group of community partners — including donors and young people — are working together to help the rising generation thrive, along with insights and connections to other funding strategies and initiatives provided by the Aspen Institute’s Philanthropy and Social Innovation Program.
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Monique MilesManaging Director, Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions
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Melody BarnesChair, Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions
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Jane WalesExecutive Director, Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social...
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Steve PatrickExecutive Director, Aspen Forum for Community Solutions
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