3rd Annual Shine a Light on Youth Well-Being (#ElevateTheConvo Twitter Chat)

When: Thursday, May 11th

8:00PM ET/7:00PM CT

6:00PM MT/5:00PM PT

OR

Friday, May 12th

10:00AM Sydney

Where:?Twitter?#ElevateTheConvo

What:?1-hour conversation. Just follow the?#ElevateTheConvo?hashtag on Twitter and join in as our panelists -- all experts on youth and mental health

Feel free to join in the conversation. If you are new to participating in a Twitter Chat here is a brief??"how to" article. At the time of the chat just put the hashtag?#ElevateTheConvo?in the Twitter search field, then hit the "latest" tab and you will see the most recent posts. When you refresh the search tab new posts will emerge.

Who: All those interested in learning or sharing about youth mental health

Questions:

1. Youth mental health concerns – including suicide and overdose-- are on the rise, particularly among girls and LGBTQ+ youth. What can we do to address this mental health crisis and ensure teens are receiving the necessary supports? What resources exist and what are needed?
2. Having a strong support system is a protective factor for youth mental health. How can we best engage families when a young person is receiving mental health services? In what ways can we support the whole family to promote the youth’s resilience?
3. Over the past 10 years youth are reporting getting fewer hours of sleep at night. How can we create and advocate for policies and practices that support youth getting sufficient sleep?
4. There have been recent reports highlighting the particular barriers to mental healthcare for youth and families who do not speak English. What can we do to improve access to culturally responsive mental health supports for youth?