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What could happen if we reimagine what tech looks like and the roles it plays in our lives? If we wanted to design emerging technologies that instead work for our young people’s mental health using the science of well-being, where would we begin?

Done Right, Technology Can End The Youth Mental Health Epidemic - Hopelab We need to reframe the conversation around technology and mental health into one of increased connection and potential for solutions.

imi is a web application that supports LGBTQ+ teens’ mental health by affirming their identities and helping teens cope with the stress imposed by discrimination. Data indicates that imi is effective at promoting the well-being of LGBTQ+ teens.

How the Web App imi Supports the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth - Hopelab Unpacking the results of a pilot randomized control trial of imi, a web app designed to improve mental health by supporting LGBTQ+ identity affirmation and boosting positive coping skills

We're celebrating Young Innovators in Behavioral Health — Award Winners in the Arts & Media Category! This award is designed to recognize and bring attention to emerging leaders in the field of mental health. Young people play a central role in envisioning, designing, and building a future where well-being is supported. Let's continue this important work by finding opportunities to deepen the ways we engage young people in our work.
https://bit.ly/3FZiScP

Meet the winners of the Inaugural Young Innovators in Behavioral Health Awards Program! Created in partnership with Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and Going Digital Behavioral Health Tech, the 30 winners are recognized for their contributions to access, awareness, and advancement of digital mental health care for young people across the country. Congratulations! https://bit.ly/3FZiScP

We believe and know that strategically partnering with youth is a critical aspect of creating impactful products, services and experiences that center on the specific needs and preferences of young people.

Our guide offers resources, tips and tools:

Guide to Co-creation with and for Youth Partnering with youth is a critical aspect of creating impactful products, services, and experiences that center on the specific needs and preferences of young people. This guide offers resources, tips, and tools to learn more about co-creation with and for youth.

Caraway is addressing the multitude of healthcare crises facing college women+ with the first integrated mental, physical and reproductive healthcare solution.

Caraway: Moving the Needle on Health Equity Erin Sietstra chats with Lori Evans Bernstein, CEO & Co-founder of Caraway, about investing in health equity

Health is about everyone, everywhere. And we can empower individuals to lead healthier lives by providing accessible and inclusive healthcare solutions. Learn more about how you can amplify this powerful initiative, the Health is for Every BODY campaign, here:

Health is for EveryBoDY Health is not about color, ethnicity, gender, income, age, location, or SDOH, it's about everyone, everywhere, everyBODY.

Fighting climate injustice requires intergenerational participation. We have the opportunity to support the mental health and psychological resilience of Gen Z-ers, particularly youth of color, as they navigate the impacts of climate change.

The Climate Generation Supporting youth mental health in an era of global climate change.

Many LGBTQ+ kids, especially transgender youth, are suffering—more likely to feel anxious, depressed, and suicidal—because of the stress and pain they feel from a society that questions their existence and often refuses to protect them.

Transgender Visibility Matters When the visibility of transgender people is threatened, human rights are threatened. We must band together to prevent blatant discrimination and stand up for what is right. Let us be clear. Transgender rights matter. Transgender visibility matters.

What are some opportunities to deepen the ways we engage youth in our work and across the ecosystem? Modeling intergenerational collaboration as a strategy might be one of them. We're sharing learnings from a recent exploration and invite you to join in. https://bit.ly/3PCEjoF

The Campaign from offers an easy-to-understand snapshot of school mental health policy in each state. Check out your state's report card and then learn about the eight policy areas so we can start to take action.

We need your help to advocate for better policy to help improve access to mental health care for young people. https://hopefulfutures.us/

Dungeons & Dragons for climate justice? Yep! Oakland-based Mycellium Youth Network puts a twist on the popular game and takes on climate anxiety by encouraging young people to be heroes in their own story. Their unique twist on the classic game is featured on CBS News

Youth climate group puts social justice spin on Dungeons & Dragons A California climate organization for young people is putting its own twist on the popular board game Dungeons & Dragons. The Oakland-based group is creating a collection of 10 original role-playing adventures in which players tackle social and environmental issues rather than fictional monsters. Li...

Hopelab partner MindRight Health is advancing health equity by making mental health support accessible and inclusive. Their latest white paper, published today, highlights how crucial it is that our mental healthcare system elevates providers and solutions that are BIPOC-led and reflects on the shifting power dynamics that can lead to higher rates of engagement in care for underserved populations. We hope that you'll dig in, read, and share some of these insights. https://www.mindright.io/whitepaper

Applications are open for a Well-being By Design Fellowship with the Joan Ganz Cooney Center! Mid-career professionals who work in kids interactive tech and media should apply by October 18. More information here: https://bit.ly/44S9hPe

Well-Being by Design Fellowship The Joan Ganz Cooney Center’s Well-Being by Design Fellowship is a four-month professional development program for designers and producers of interactive kids’ technology and media. This is a FREE program supported by Pinterest with no fee or cost to participate. The Cooney Center is an indepen

🎧 Episodes 1 and 2 of “I Need To Ask You Something” are OUT NOW! Every Wednesday, join Dr. Monica Band as she creates a safe space for young people and caring adults to start hard conversations. https://link.chtbl.com/INTAYS

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🌟 Exciting News in Responsible Tech and Youth-Led Innovation! 🌟

This article from The Washington Post highlights the incredible impact of youth-led responsible technology creation, which is driving meaningful policy change. 💡📱

Read the full article here: https://wapo.st/3L5Csab

👏 Our future leaders are stepping up to the plate, and their vision for a more ethical, sustainable, and inclusive tech industry is reshaping the digital landscape and influencing government policies.

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The young activists shaking up the kids’ online safety debate Youth advocates are a powerful new lobbying force in the debate over children’s online safety in the U.S.

Many LGBTQ+ kids, especially transgender youth, are suffering—more likely to feel anxious, depressed, and suicidal—because of the stress and pain they feel from a society that questions their existence and often refuses to protect them.

https://hopelab.org/insight/transgender-visibility-matters/

We all have questions that play over and over in our heads: Did I really make the right parenting decision? Can I share something deeply personal with a parent or caregiver? Along with the -jed-foundation and -foundation, Hopelab is proud to support a new podcast from launching September 6. The trailer for "I Need To Ask You Something" gives you a sneak peek of what's to come

I Need To Ask You Something We all have terrifying questions that we can’t stop thinking about. Did I make the right decision as a parent? Can I share a secret with my mother or father? Usually, these questions go unanswered because it’s too scary to imagine saying them out loud. This podcast is the place where young peopl...