Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis in New York

Summary Report on Youth Mental Health Crisis

Governor Hochul released a summary report following a statewide listening tour on youth mental health. The report outlines both findings and recommendations on how to best address the youth mental health crisis. The Governor released the summary report at the first-ever New York State Summit on Youth Mental Health at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Report on Youth Mental Health Press Release

Prioritizing the Mental Well-Being of Our Youth

As New York State's first female governor and the only mother to hold the office, Governor Hochul is deeply concerned about the rise in teen depression — especially following the isolation and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic — and is committed to supporting the mental well-being of our youth. By listening to what they're going through and gaining a deeper understanding of this issue, policymakers will be able to meaningfully address the problems young New Yorkers face.

Governor Hochul hosted a series of youth listening sessions and a spring summit aimed at exploring the issues impacting the mental health of youth throughout New York State. Coordinated by the State Office of Mental Health and the Office of Children and Family Services, the listening sessions were moderated by youth peer leaders and gave young New Yorkers an opportunity to speak directly to State leadership.

The spring Summit on Youth Mental Health brought together youth, parents, and subject experts from the mental health, education, technology, and law enforcement fields to discuss the challenges and opportunities impacting the well-being of our youth.

It's time we put the mental well-being of our youth at the forefront and listen what they're going through to gain a deeper understanding of this issue and meaningfully address the problems young New Yorkers face.

Governor Kathy Hochul