In his State of the Union address to the country, Pres. Biden made clear that youth mental health is a priority. Here's what a child psychiatrist thinks of Biden's plans.
, accountability for companies that exploit the vulnerabilities of minors through their use of personal data, ways to address the opioid crisis, gun safety measures, community intervention programs, reproductive rights, and protections for especially vulnerable youth – all of which would positively impact the mental health of young people on a societal level.
One approach Biden highlighted was the need for greater access to mental health care for young people at their schools. As young people are required to spend the majority of their early years in the school setting, schools offer an incredible opportunity to educate kids on mental health and connect them to the right kind of help.
What would make the biggest impact is a wider net: making available to young people a suite of options for mental health support so they can find what works for their individual needs and fits into their unique lives.Right now, teens are turning to tools that do fit into their lives but aren’t always safe, health-promoting spaces for them – like social media platforms.
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