No Health Without Mental Health: Time to Act and Invest in Adolescents

September 25
12-2pm
Kimmel Center for University Life, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor

In parallel with the UN General Assembly 74 meeting this month, HealthRight International, the NYU College of Global Public Health, and the First Ladies/Spouses of Caribbean Community [CARICOM] Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) are jointly hosting a side event dedicated to adolescent mental health among vulnerable populations. The goal of this event is to highlight the current status of global adolescent mental health, best practices and innovations and the need for harmonized donor investment. The event is intended to bring together academia, UN agencies, State dignitaries, foundations, NGOs and the private sector.Please join us for an interactive discussion on adolescent mental health around the world. The session will highlight the importance of holistic approaches to adolescent health and well-being. Panelists will include:

  • Kim Simplis Barrow, First Lady of Belize
  • Dr. LeConté DillDirector of Public Health Practice, Clinical Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, NYU College of Global Public Health
  • Dr. Keng-Yen Huang, Associate Professor, Department of Population Health; Associate Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine
  • Danielle Engel, Technical Specialist, Adolescent and Youth, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
  • Sahar Vasquez, Mind Health Connect Belize
  • Patrick Jennings, Patricia K. Abanilla Organizatino for Pinoy Children's Mental Health