The CDC has developed the Free Mind campaign to raise awareness about the connections between youth substance use and mental health.
Campaign Goals:
- Prevent substance use initiation, substance use, overdose, and related harms among youth.
- Educate youth on specific risks related to substance use, addiction, and overdose.
- Articulate the impacts that mental and behavioral health issues have on youth as they relate to substance use, prescription drug misuse, overdose, and addiction.
- Encourage youth to take responsibility for the aspects of their lives within their control and make healthy decisions.
- Equip those who influence youth with tools and information to help effect positive change.
Learn more about the campaign and additional resources here.
