What are some of the most serious mental health challenges facing our young people today? And how can we create the support that they really need?
On this episode of School’s In, hosts Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope welcome Dr. Steven Adelsheim, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine, as they discuss how the pandemic affected students’ mental health. Steven works on several facets of youth mental health, including:
- What’s behind rising rates of anxiety, depression, other mental health issues
- The development of statewide mental health systems, including those focused on schools
- Early detection and intervention programs for young people both in school and in primary care
- Supporting community behavioral health partnerships locally and at scale
Clinical Professor Steven Adelsheim is a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the director of the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Department of Psychiatry. His work focuses on early mental health intervention for young people, integrated health care models and decreasing stigma surrounding mental health issues. To learn more about his research, visit his faculty profile.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their emotional health, the National Institute of Mental Health lists resources on their webpage.
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