Adolescent mental health is in the spotlight in 2025 as innovation campaigns drive transformation across the U.S. Morgan Stanley’s Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards recognized five organizations pioneering adolescent mental health solutions—including youth-led stigma reduction, sport-based therapy, and online peer support programs.
Bring Change to Mind adapts evidence-based, youth-led mental health curricula for high schools, focusing on mental health self-efficacy and tackling unique stigma factors. Doc Wayne’s Champions Network equips coaches and youth workers with mental health tools packaged through sports, integrating evidence-based practices to support adolescent mental health.
Digital tools such as Koko empower young people and provide AI-moderated peer support, breaking barriers for adolescent mental health in digital spaces. The National Academies’ upcoming Digital Tools for Youth Mental Health Summit will showcase further technologies and best practices.
Humanizing adolescent mental health means listening to youth, centering their voices, and supporting solutions that meet their diverse needs. Industry leaders, educators, and youth advocates agree: investing in talent, creative therapy, and digital outreach will transform adolescent mental health outcomes for a new generation.
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