The "Public Mental Health and Youth Suicide Prevention: Bridging the Gap between Research and Implementation," featured an engaging 90-minute conversation with  Dr. Arthur Evans Jr., and discussants Katrina Pratt-Roebuck (PBHIDS, Philadelphia), Dr. Kiara Alvarez (Johns Hopkins), and Kelli Peterman (NYC Health Department). 

During the conversation, Dr. Arthur Evans Jr. (CEO, APA) shared his transformative approach to public mental health, emphasizing population health strategies and impactful initiatives to prevent youth suicide during his tenure as Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services Commissioner.  The discussion highlighted the importance of community-centered public health work incorporating research and practical solutions. The focus on social determinants of health and interdisciplinary collaborations was illustrated with examples of successful programs and community engagement efforts. The discussion ended with a powerful call to action, urging participants to contribute to public mental health efforts to prevent youth suicide in their communities.

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