Trauma, Children, and America's Mental Health Crisis

Explore the urgent mental health crisis facing today's children in this 53-minute conference talk from Aspen Ideas: Health 2023. Delve into the unprecedented rates of severe loneliness, anxiety, and depressive episodes affecting youth, with a focus on historically marginalized communities lacking access to necessary resources. Learn how Blue Cross Blue Shield Association president and CEO Kim Keck and Boys and Girls Clubs of America president and CEO Jim Clark discuss strategies for organizations to leverage their scale and ensure every child can access vital mental health support. Gain insights into bold approaches for better health outcomes and understand the far-reaching impacts of this crisis on America's youth.