All over the world, people of all ages, but children and adolescents particularly are increasingly suffering from depression, anxiety, and tragically, suicide. The pandemic has amplified the impact on mental wellbeing, significantly affecting children of color and children who lack access to any kind of help or support. The dual pressures of social media and isolation create a toxic environment that is difficult to escape.

What can be done to create a healthier world for the next generation? From public policy to public health to personal action, we explore ways to make systemic changes to address or fix this concurrent pandemic.