The Kennedy Forum addresses head-on the mental health challenges confronting children and adolescents. Our goal is to foster a supportive environment that ensures young people receive the necessary care and attention for healthy development.

How We Approach Youth Mental Health

We aim to revolutionize mental health in education with our five pillars: forging community partnerships, implementing school-based services, early identification programs, empowering educators, and ensuring sustainable funding for long-term success.

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Youth Mental Health Resources

Hopeful Futures Campaign

The Kennedy Forum partners with Inseparable and a coalition of leading mental health organizations on the Hopeful Futures Campaign, an initiative to advocate for comprehensive mental health services in schools nationwide.

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Support Student Mental Health

This resource from the U.S. Department of Education provides information and resources to enhance the promotion of mental health and social and emotional well-being among children and students.

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