Early Intervention: Evidence-Based Pathways for Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

The statistics are alarming: today’s teens face higher rates of mental health challenges and reported suicidal thoughts than any generation in decades. In 2024, 2.6 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 had serious thoughts of suicide and 700,000 attempted suicide. This isn't just a trend—it's a call to action for lawmakers across the country. Join The Council of State Governments and AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues for an essential webinar where leading experts translate research into tangible strategies including: • Scientific insights into the unique challenges facing the developing adolescent mind. • Identifying key risk factors for teen suicide. • Steps for supporting effective, evidence-based prevention programs and actions policymakers can take to build a stronger support system for our youth.

Featuring: Dr. Matthew K. Nock, Harvard University