A town hall led by mental health professionals, youth development professionals, and youth leaders discussed “COVID-19, Youth Mental Health, & Vaccines” on November 9, 2022 The purpose of the panel was to inform listeners on how best to support the mental health of youth now and moving forward.
The panelists explored questions on how COVID-19 has impacted the mental health of young people and their families; how do vaccinations and protecting yourself from COVD-19 affect a sense of safety and well-being; how has the youth serving eco-system of Georgia supported the mental health of youth through the pandemic; and what do youth and their peers want and need now to be successful moving forward past the pandemic.
The conversation was led by Moderator Michael Armstrong – Chief Operating Officer, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential (GCAPP).
Participating Panelists included:
Keri Hill, PhD, CHES – Senior Director, School Based Initiatives
Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential
Amber Barnes-McElhaney – Social Work Practitioner | CEO of EmpowHER Company | Director of Social Emotional Health & Wellness – Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Zayna Goldie Suarez – Youth Advisory Council Member-Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential
Kristine E. Steinmann – Director, Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
Gracelyn Ann Warren – Youth Advisory Council Member, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential
