CALL TO MIND LIVE

Call to Mind is partnering with WETA’s Well Beings Tour to bring critical local conversations about youth mental health to cities nationwide. 

Today’s youth are facing mental and emotional challenges that are often far more stressful than those faced by the adults in their lives. One out of five youth ages 13-18 experience a mental health disorder each year and prevalence rates are increasing. Half of mental illnesses first emerge by age 14 and 75% by age 24. Only half of children experiencing a mental illness are receiving treatment. 

As part of the Well Beings Tour, we’re working with local public radio stations across the U.S. to produce “Call to Mind Presents:” live, virtual events and radio broadcasts addressing essential issues related to youth mental health in local communities. See if we’re coming to a town near you!

ABOUT THE WELL BEINGS TOUR

The Well Beings Tour will be coming to 34 cities across the country, 2020 – 2022, in collaboration with public media stations, local community organizations, national sponsors, and partners. Through community town halls and discussions, youth storytelling, performances, resource fairs, and more, the Well Beings Tour will convene and connect communities in a joint effort to address stigma and raise awareness about mental health and well-being. More at wellbeings.org and #wellbeings.

Youth Mental Health & Dismantling Racial Barriers

On June 28, WYPR hosted Call to Mind Live: Youth Mental Health & Dismantling Racial Barriers, a Well Beings Virtual Tour Event. The live, virtual discussion was hosted by Sarah Y. Kim, WYPR’s Report For America Health and Housing Reporter, Anthony Brandon Fellow, and Farajii Muhammad, Host of WEAA’s For The Culture with Farajii.

Impacts of homelessness on youth mental health

On May 27, KPCC hosted Call to Mind Live: Impacts of Homelessness on Youth Mental Health, a Well Beings Virtual Tour Event. Take Two’s A Martínez and special guests explored the mental health effects on homeless youth and talked about the reasons why young people end up on the streets and what help is available - from finding secure housing to trauma therapy.

How Child Poverty Shapes Mental Health

Texas has the highest number of children in poverty in the U.S., with a child poverty rate of 19% in 2019, equaling 1.4 million kids. Texas scores in the bottom third of all states when it comes to child poverty in the U.S. — it ranks 37th of 50.  

On May 5 as part of KERA’s On Our Minds initiative, Syeda Hasan hosts Call to Mind Live: How Child Poverty Shapes Mental Health, a Well Beings Virtual Tour Event.

Preventing Teen Suicide in a Pandemic of Isolation

Life’s Not On Hold – Teens Navigate Missed Milestones

On Jan. 28, 2021, Colorado Public Radio’s Avery Lill hosted a discussion with and for teens who shared their experiences, as part of a live, virtual event with licensed therapist and school counselor Feliz Fraser, and Rosalind Wiseman, a teen mental health advocate and author of "Queen Bees and Wannabes," to explore solutions for navigating these unprecedented losses.

Supporting Youth Mental Health: Are Georgia Schools Ready?

In July, Call to Mind and Well Beings hosted an event with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) about the worries related to student wellness when returning to school during the coronavirus pandemic.

Preventing Youth Suicide in Nebraska

Suicide is a leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds in Nebraska. Call to Mind, Well Beings and Nebraska Education Telecommunications (NET) had a discussion in August with health experts and youth about this issue and ways to address it.