On the State of Adolescent Mental Health and Well-Being with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As students re-enter school buildings this fall, we know that mental health challenges are on the rise for adolescents and we need to show up to support the well-being of young people in our communities. Dr. Jorge Verlenden (Behavioral Health Scientist at the Division of Adolescent and School Health at the CDC) will share the CDC's latest research on the current state of mental health for adolescents in the United States and in Chicago, including disparities in mental health within specific student populations. She will highlight what is important for middle school and high school educators and community-based organizations to know about mental health data. Dr. Verlenden will also share what mental health interventions and supports work best for young people.