Last week we joined our partners at MCIU for Voices for Education listening to students and helping amplify what they want leaders to hear.

One message is clear: mental health remains a top concern for young people. Youth voices must be part of the solution.

#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthVoice

Season 2: Episode 22 – Building Bridges: Dr. Mary Anne Albaugh on Transforming Child & Adolescent Mental Health Spotify video

Check out the newest episode of Stigma Stompers from our partners at NAMI of Erie County, featuring Dr. Mary Anne Albaugh, a Strong Minds, Bright Futures partner & longtime champion for youth mental health.

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The May 2025 newsletter is here!

Inside:
✔️ Youth advocacy in Delco
✔️ Medicaid reforms with real impact
✔️ Upcoming events and actions you can take

Read it now bit.ly/4dEDzeg

#StrongMindsBrightFutures #StrongMindsPA #ChildrensMentalHealth #TakeActionPA #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

The May 2025 newsletter is here!

Inside:
✔️ Youth advocacy in Delco
✔️ Medicaid reforms with real impact
✔️ Upcoming events and actions you can take

Read it now drive.google.com/file/d/13vbs...

#StrongMindsBrightFutures #StrongMindsPA #ChildrensMentalHealth #TakeActionPA #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Strong Minds, Bright Futures advocates for improving mental health systems (WHTM) — A newly formed coalition wants to make Pennsylvania’s mental health system better and ultimately save lives. Strong Minds, Bright Futures is made up of 65 members who already provide…

We’re in the news! ABC27 featured Strong Minds, Bright Futures & our work to fix PA’s youth mental health system.

“When mental health goes untreated... it’s only going to get worse.” — Marcus Allen

Read more: bit.ly/3G4rWk6
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Tune in tonight at 5PM on abc27!

Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters & co-chair of Strong Minds, Bright Futures, talks youth mental health and breaking down barriers to care across PA.

Outside Central PA? Watch live at abc27.com/live

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1 in 3 PA youth feel persistently sad.
147,000 kids don’t have health insurance.
Schools lack mental health providers.
This isn’t just a crisis—it’s a call to action.

We’re fighting for 5 reforms to fix it.
Learn more: strongmindsPA.org

#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthMentalHealth #WorldHealthDay

If you missed our Solutions to the Youth Mental Health Crisis webinar catch the highlight reel featuring powerful insights from parents, youth, and experts spotlighting the need for change.

youtu.be/JLXtAyevtoM

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Kaanan Raja, M.P.H., Children First's Health Policy Associate, joined Community-Driven Research Day to connect with researchers & community organizations working to advance youth mental health for the Strong Minds, Bright Futures Partnership.

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