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U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health

Anxiety, isolation, and loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the mental health of youth. The Surgeon General's Youth Mental Health Advisory is a call-to-action to support youth.

Child Tax Credit

The Child Tax Credit will provide $3,000 to $3,600 per child for nearly all working families. Find more information in English and Spanish on childtaxcredit.gov.

Reports and Recommendations for Core Components

New evidence is available on the core components of youth programs that prevent externalizing behavior and promote social skills. Core components are the parts, features, attributes, or characteristics of an intervention that research shows are associated with its success.

Resources on COVID-19 Vaccination for Youth

The youth.gov webpage on COVID-19 has been updated with the latest resources on COVID-19 vaccinations for children, youth, and young adults. Resources are available for families, caregivers, physicians, community-based organizations, and more.

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CDC Recommendations: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

CDC recommends everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic. Getting your child or teen vaccinated can bring you one step closer to enjoying the activities you miss.

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Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health

Posted | Dec 07 2021

The Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health lays out a series of recommendation that individuals, families, community organizations, social media companies, governments, and others can take to improve mental health for children and young adults. Learn more.

Share with Youth: A Call for Consultants

Posted | Nov 29 2021

Application Deadline: December 13, 2021
Info Session Webinar: December 1, 2021, 3-4 pm ET
The Youth Catalyst Team (YCT) is a national leadership initiative for youth and young adults (ages 16-24) with lived expertise. YCT members operate as paid consultants: using their knowledge, skills, and vision to provide training and coaching, develop tools and resources, propel national awareness efforts, and create transformative change in youth programs, services, and systems. Learn more and apply.

Resource: Advisory on Prescription Stimulant Misuse Among Youth and Young Adults

Posted | Nov 18 2021

This Advisory reviews the evidence on prescription stimulant misuse among youth and young adults. It establishes prescription stimulant misuse as a public health problem, identifies associated risk and protective factors, and provides programs and action steps for stakeholders to prevent misuse. Learn more.