Any agenda to support children and young adults' mental health must take a population health approach, write @dymbartlett and @stratford_b in their own proposal. That means following 6 principles. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/a-national-agenda-for-childrens-mental-health https://twitter.com/NewDeal4Youth/status/1357363733002076161

Principle 1: Mental health systems must seek to eliminate barriers that have reduced access to high-quality services for all children, youth, and families, especially for groups that experience discrimination and marginalization. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/a-national-agenda-for-childrens-mental-health

Principle 2: Young people's mental health is inextricably intertwined with their physical health and overall well-being. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/a-national-agenda-for-childrens-mental-health

Principle 3: Because children and youths' mental health is a product of individual, family, & environmental characteristics over time, multi-sector, multigenerational approaches are essential. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/a-national-agenda-for-childrens-mental-health

Principle 4: Mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention efforts should be a high priority to help kids follow a positive developmental trajectory. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/a-national-agenda-for-childrens-mental-health

Principle 5: Mental health supports are most effective when the communities (like young adults) that are most affected are engaged in decision-making roles for interventions. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/a-national-agenda-for-childrens-mental-health

Principle 6: Mental health supports for children, youth, and their families should be comprehensive and coordinated. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/a-national-agenda-for-childrens-mental-health