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Schools play a crucial role in young people's mental health, something that became extremely clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, in 2021, 37% of high school students reported they experienced poor mental health, and 44% reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year. Schools provide connectedness to mentors, friends, and services. At the same time, they can also be sites of difficulty in the form of bullying or stress from learning obstacles. In this conversation, we learn more about research and resources available in our area, including the work of the newly formed Iowa Center for School Mental Health. Panelists: • Allison Bruhn, Executive Director, Iowa Center for School Mental Health • Maithreyi Gopalan, Assistant Professor, Education & Public Policy, Penn State University • Lindsey Schluckebier, Curriculum Coordinator: K-12 Counseling & Health, Iowa City Community Schools • Shannon Lea Watkins, Assistant Professor, Community & Behavioral Health Free and open to all, but registration is required. Co-sponsored by the Iowa City Public Library and the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Erin Hackathorn in advance at 319-335-4034 or erin-hackathorn@uiowa.edu This event is open to the public.