Amplifying Youth Voice to Promote Black Youth Mental Health Through Policy in Georgia.

Malaka Y NzingaMitchell A BlountEbony JohnsonBrittney NewtonDimple DesaiRachel Alterman WallackZariyah AllenMikayla KendallDawn TyusMegan D Douglas

Published in: Journal of health care for the poor and underserved (2024)

There is an unmet need for mental health policies that are culturally competent, engaging, and equitable for Black youth. This paper describes a youth-adult partnership advisory council approach to identify, assess, and measure the effectiveness of innovative policy solutions to promote Black youth mental health in Georgia.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
public health
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
healthcare
systematic review
young adults