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Can we reconnect a generation?
Rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness are surging among young people, as social connections weaken and mental health challenges intensify.
In response, researchers and experts are sounding the alarm—calling for urgent, comprehensive solutions to reverse these trends and support youth wellbeing.
Semafor journalists will lead in-depth conversations exploring the complex drivers of this crisis, highlighting opportunities to rebuild social ties, foster resilience, and develop lasting strategies to improve the mental health of young people.
When
Wednesday, July 16
Doors: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. EDT
Where
Washington, DC
In-person registration for this event has now closed. You are welcome to join us virtually.
Speakers

Sen. John Fetterman
(D) Pennsylvania

Sen. Katie Britt
(R) Alabama

Daniel Zoltani
Executive Director, Whole Foods Market Foundation

Sara DeWitt
Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS

Laura Horne
Chief Program Officer, Active Minds

Sarah Stamper
Chief Research Officer, Murmuration

January Contreras
Former Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human Services

Carley Ruff
Senior Director of US Government Relations, Habitat for Humanity

Stacey McDaniel
National Director of Strategy and Quality Practice for Anti-Hunger, YMCA of the USA

Mark Dalton
Senior Policy Director, Technology and Innovation, R Street

Steve Bullock
Former Governor of Montana
Moderators

Gina Chon
Executive Editor, Semafor

Gina Chua
Executive Editor, Semafor

Burgess Everett
Congressional Bureau Chief, Semafor

Rachel Oppenheim
Chief Revenue Officer, Semafor
Location

901 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Doors Open: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDT
Interested in Attending?
Kindly note, we will not be accepting onsite registrations. All guests must present a valid photo ID matching the first and last names with which they registered in order to be admitted.
Media Information
Please note that external recording devices, including professional camera equipment with detachable lenses, external flash, monopods, bipods, tripods, are not permitted at this event.
Please contact communications@semafor.com if more information is needed.