Youth Mental Health Support
Helping Youth
Thrive
Together, we’re building connected communities that champion youth mental health through awareness and education.
Upcoming Events
Online Discussion Panel
Teens & Temptations
Navigating Modern Day Risks
Monday, Jan 12, 8:00-9:00pm ET
Focused on adolescent development, this panel addresses modern risk factors such as substance use, digital exposure, impulsivity, and peer dynamics. Discussion will highlight prevention, harm reduction, and the role of caregivers and educators in supporting teen well-being and safety.
Dr. Danielle Dick, PhD
Director of Rutgers Addiction Research Center & Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Nicholas Urban
Metro NY DBT Center
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Online Discussion Panel
The PreTeen Shift
Supporting Your Growing Child
Wednesday, Jan 14, 8:00-9:00pm ET
Dr. Bruce Friedman MD
Friedman Health
Dr. Erica Miller
Behavioral Care Center of NJ
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Online Discussion Panel
College Bound
Supporting Mental Health Away From Home
Wednesday, Jan 21, 8:00-9:00pm ET
As students prepare to leave home for college, emotional readiness is just as important as academic preparation. This panel offers guidance for students and families on navigating independence, managing stress, and staying connected while prioritizing mental health and well-being on campus.
Dr. Julia Turovsky
Quiet Mind CBT
Alison Steiner
Positive Developments
Virtual Panel Discussions
Youth Mental Wellness Fair Pre-Event Kickoff
• Dates: Jan 12, Jan 14, Jan 21, 2026 | 8pm-9pm | Online
Kick off the week leading up to the Youth Mental Wellness Fair with our series of virtual panels discussing the latest in youth mental health topics.
Youth Mental Wellness Fair
Livingston, New Jersey
NEW DATE!
• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1pm
Join us for an exciting day of community around youth mental health featuring exhibitors, expert panels, and our essay competition award ceremony.
MindSpeak 2025
Essay Competition
• Submissions due December 20
Submissions are open for our annual MindSpeak essay competition where students are invited to explore the topic of mental health through their writing.
Announcements
Watch Our Recent Youth Mental Wellness Discussion Panels
We teamed up with experts in the youth mental health space to discuss relevant topics related to different stages in a growing child’s life.
Teens & Temptations
Navigating Modern Day Risks
Focused on adolescent development, this panel addresses modern risk factors such as substance use, digital exposure, impulsivity, and peer dynamics.
Dr. Danielle Dick, PhD
Director of Rutgers Addiction Research Center
Nicholas Urban
Metro NY DBT Center
The PreTeen Shift
Supporting Your Growing Child
This panel will address the social, emotional, and developmental changes common during the preteen years, with attention to cultural expectations, family dynamics, and school environments.
Dr. Bruce Friedman, MD
Friedman Health
Dr. Erica Miller
Behavioral Care Center of NJ
College Bound
Supporting Mental Health Away From Home
This panel offers guidance for students and families on navigating independence, managing stress, and staying connected while prioritizing mental health and well-being on campus.
Dr. Julia Turovsky
Quiet Mind CBT
Alison Steiner
Positive Developments
MindSpeak Essay Competition 2025
Thank You For Your Submissions!
Thank you for an overwhelming response of 120+ entries from 46 school districts across 9 counties in New Jersey.
Award winners will be announced in-person at the Youth Mental Wellness Fair on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
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Shiv's Story
For Shiv Kulkarni, a sweet, kind, bright, 14-year old, rising high school freshman, it seemed like he had everything going for him. He had won multiple medals in table tennis and his USATT rating was on the rise. He was a valued setter in his middle school as well as club volleyball team. He loved piano and excelled in it. He was modest about it, but his art was often picked in the school district art fair. His academic performance was consistently very strong. He was very well liked by his peers, teachers and most of the people around him. Most of all he was dearly loved by his immediate & extended family. But all of this was not enough. Shiv suffered from Major Depressive Disorder…
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