Ahead of World Mental Health Day, The Kids Mental Health Foundation, in collaboration with the Creative Artists Agency Foundation—the philanthropic arm of a premier entertainment and sports agency—hosted an impactful panel focused on children’s mental health. This event took place on October 9, 2024, at the Creative Artists Agency Offices in Los Angeles, featuring notable attendees including Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), Judah Mackey (Connor), and Mark Grossman (Adam), who came together to support Jush Griffith, the Head Writer of The Young and the Restless, who is recognized for crafting the compelling storyline surrounding Connor Newman’s (Mackey) OCD diagnosis. Griffith was one of the panelists for the evening.
The panel, “Voices for Change: Leveraging Platforms to Support Children’s Mental Health,” gathered industry leaders from entertainment, business, and mental health advocacy to examine the powerful role of storytelling, corporate responsibility, and community initiatives can help in bolstering the mental well-being of children.
Josh Griffith Attends Panel on Kid’s Mental Health:
Panelists included Dr. Ariana Hoet, the Executive Clinical Director at The Kids Mental Health Foundation; Vinita Clements, the EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Nationwide; Krista Berger, the SVP of Barbie and Head of Dolls at Mattel; Raymond Lee, an esteemed actor and KMHF Champion; and Josh Griffith, the Executive Producer and Head Writer for The Young and the Restless.
The discussion commenced with a powerful keynote address from Dr. Smita Malhotra, Chief Medical Director for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The discussion was moderated by Ross Szabo, Wellness Director for the Geffen Academy and a key member of the National Advisory Council for KMHF. The panel emphasized bold and practical strategies that industries can adopt to elevate children’s mental health through their initiatives, content creation, and community outreach.
In addition to the panel, Kids Mental Health Foundation is observing World Mental Health Day by launching Take 5, a social campaign to encourage parents to take at least five minutes of intentional time to bond as a family in honor of World Mental Health Day.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th every year. It is a day of awareness and mobilization focused on those who are experiencing mental health issues.
Check out a few snaps of Josh Griffith and the Y&R stars at the event below!
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