Addressing a youth mental health crisis, my platform will engage young people through virtual and in-person events in 2026, fostering their leadership and addressing issues like the impact of social media, suicidality risks, and violence in schools, especially among targeted groups. In this conversation, Drs. Maryam Jernigan Noesi, Nayeli Chavez-Dueñas, and Erlanger Turner share their expertise on youth mental health.