bringing hope to the youth mental health crisis

We at valo believe that when we support teens' emotional wellbeing, they discover who they are, what they stand for, and their capacity to bring light and love to the world.

Last winter, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a new advisory to highlight the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis. Although the pandemic brought to light the challenges teens face surrounding mental wellness, the years leading up to 2020 helped to set the stage for the flood of young people seeking support today.

There are a number of recent articles, podcasts, and videos that our circle has found helpful in better understanding the crisis, and most importantly, what we can all do to help.

Read on to dive into a few recent pieces that brought us both insight and hope...

• Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis | The Daily Podcast by the NYTimes

• Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness | PBS

• The New School Year Presents Challenges—And Opportunities—To Support Youth Mental Well-Being | Forbes