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Talking about mental health with parents and caregivers isn’t always easy, but it’s essential. In this session, we’ll explore how to approach these conversations with empathy, intention, and impact. Together, we’ll unpack the stigma that often surrounds youth mental health and share strategies to shift the dynamic from resistance to partnership, ensuring young people are supported both at home and in school.

The experiences of today’s youth differ dramatically from those of previous generations, and their insights have the power to reshape innovation when brought in early. Involving young people from the start can fundamentally shift the direction of a product or service, ensuring it resonates with their realities. Understanding youth mental health requires moving beyond surface-level questions, asking thoughtful, open-ended questions helps uncover what they’re truly experiencing. While many organizations aim to include youth, genuine impact happens when they are empowered not just to participate, but to co-create, as designers, leaders, and researchers shaping the very solutions intended to support them.

Learn more about how Headstream is reshaping the future of youth mental well-being through equity-centered co-creation. Discover how our framework centers youth as experts, enabling organizations and startups to build more inclusive, effective digital tools and mental health solutions. With powerful insights, partner examples, and lessons from the field, Sabrina showcases Headstream’s approach to designing with youth, not just for them.

Deep dive on how youth and founders are co-creating impactful solutions for teen mental well-being. Hear firsthand from innovators and youth leaders on the power of lived experience, the challenges shaping digital mental health, and how Headstream supports collaborative innovation to drive meaningful change.

Explore bold approaches to advancing youth mental health in and beyond schools. Gain insights from changemakers on centering youth voices in solution design, funding schools as mental health hubs, grounding strategies in community needs, and leveraging tools like the K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator to bridge care gaps with scalable, inclusive solutions.

Explore how collective efforts can revolutionize youth mental health funding. Gain insights from founders and investors on driving impactful change by uniting diverse perspectives, blending various forms of capital—from grants to VC—to foster healthcare innovation, empowering founders to secure the right funding, and leveraging collective investment to deepen investor understanding and provide stronger support for founders.

Discover how organizations can move beyond individual responsibility toward building strong systems of support. Learn strategies for designing holistic well-being initiatives that foster a supportive work culture, prioritizing collective mental health, and reimagining workplace practices to boost collaboration, mental health, and overall well-being.

Deep dive into the development of mental well-being products and the creation of safer school environments. Discover strategies for fostering positive school climates, expanding student access to digital health resources, and reaching underserved students. Learn about Headstream’s collaboration with education leaders to craft technology-driven recommendations that support student mental health, and examine the barriers in the education system that limit access to vital resources.

Discover the profound impact of cultural identity on youth mental well-being. Learn how to empower marginalized voices by creating safe, inclusive spaces and integrating diverse perspectives. Explore strategies to elevate cultural wealth in tech and innovation by valuing lived experiences alongside professional expertise. Together, let’s reimagine mental well-being by breaking barriers, destigmatizing the conversation, and expanding access to essential resources.

Deep dive into key topics shaping the future of mental well-being: the normalization of stress, the power of cultural healing practices, technology integration, comprehensive mental health care approaches, and the critical role of youth voices. Together, we’ll envision a future with abundant mental health support for all.