Why COVID-19 Eroded Youth Mental Health | The Atlantic Festival

COVID-19 precipitated a decline in mental health. As depression and anxiety hit staggering highs globally, teenagers and young adults suffered perhaps more than most. With the erosion of real-world social contacts and activities and little prospect of a plannable future, young people today continue to experience mental-health issues at alarming rates. In this forum, The Atlantic convened medical experts, educators, families, and young people themselves to explore some of the tools that can provide a path back to a life of happiness and purpose. Speakers: Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General Kate Julian, Senior Editor, The Atlantic Amanda Mull, Staff Writer, The Atlantic Zak Williams, Mental-Health Advocate and Son of Robin Williams Holly Wilcox, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Amit Paley, CEO and Executive Director, The Trevor Project Robin Koval, CEO and President, Truth Initiative Miana Bryant, Founder, The Mental Elephant Daniel Ament, President, Fight4Wellness Grounded in the 160-year legacy of the magazine, AtlanticLIVE brings the unparalleled journalism of The Atlantic to life through singular event experiences, on stage and off. For more information, please visit: https://www.theatlantic.com/live/