The topic of discussion was mental health challenges impacting Alaska’s youth and young people across the country.
Senator Sullivan hosted the Alaska Youth Mental Health Roundtable, which took place at UAA’s Consortium Library. Surgeon General Dr. Murthy and Senator Sullivan shared their understanding of the state’s mental health crisis that was gained from their meetings and discussions with Alaska mental health providers and experts.
“One in two adults report measurable levels of loneliness and isolation and the impacts are even higher among young people,” added Murthy. A recent federal survey of teens found that, on average, they spent almost four hours a day on social media, which has contributed to eating disorders, low self-esteem, and high exposure to hate-based content.
“If 50% of the young girls in Alaska and America are thinking about suicide, it’s kind of like nothing else should matter,” Sullivan said. “Like that is a fundamental area where we need policy focus.”
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