Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis in New York

Inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit

Join Us on June 15

Governor Hochul is convening the first-ever Summit on Youth Mental Health on June 15, 2023. Join mental health providers, advocacy groups, parents and caregivers, educators, legislative partners, as well as professional and community partners throughout New York State for the first-ever Summit on Youth Mental Health.

Capacity is limited, RSVP required by Monday, June 12.

Please reach out to [email protected] for ticket information.

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 is hosting 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 will be moderated by youth peer leaders and give young New Yorkers an opportunity to speak directly to State leadership.

The spring Summit on Youth Mental Health will bring 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