Task 3 - Public Health Program Presentation
Adolescent Mental Health Issues in New York State:
Intervention Program
D 6 2 8 : P U B L I C H E A LT H G R A D U AT E
CAPSTONE
,Agenda
Overview of the Public Health Issue
Target Population and Demographics
Program Goals and Objectives
Evidence-Based Solutions
Core Program Components
Action Plan and Timeline
Outreach and Promotion Strategies
Conclusion and Advocacy
, The Public Health Issue
New York faces a youth mental health crisis
272,000 adolescents experience major depressive
episodes yearly (NAMI, 2025)
170,000 adolescents have serious suicidal thoughts
annually (NAMI, 2025)
Pandemic increased anxiety and depression beyond
expected trends (De France et al., 2022)
Significant treatment gaps persist due to access
barriers
Adolescent Mental Health Issues in New York State:
Intervention Program
D 6 2 8 : P U B L I C H E A LT H G R A D U AT E
CAPSTONE
,Agenda
Overview of the Public Health Issue
Target Population and Demographics
Program Goals and Objectives
Evidence-Based Solutions
Core Program Components
Action Plan and Timeline
Outreach and Promotion Strategies
Conclusion and Advocacy
, The Public Health Issue
New York faces a youth mental health crisis
272,000 adolescents experience major depressive
episodes yearly (NAMI, 2025)
170,000 adolescents have serious suicidal thoughts
annually (NAMI, 2025)
Pandemic increased anxiety and depression beyond
expected trends (De France et al., 2022)
Significant treatment gaps persist due to access
barriers
