AIM Featured in Carmel Magazine

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Brett Wilbur, Carmel Magazine
“Many of today’s major social problems are rooted in mental health. If we can solve the mental health epidemic, we can solve a lot of society’s other problems.” Says AIM Youth Mental Health founder Susan Stilwell in an interview in the Summer/Fall issue of Carmel Magazine.

September 14, 2023

“Many of today’s major social problems are rooted in mental health. If we can solve the mental health epidemic, we can solve a lot of society’s other problems.” Says AIM Youth Mental Health founder Susan Stilwell in an interview in the Summer/Fall issue of Carmel Magazine.

And we’re making a difference. As the article notes, “AIM has grown in stature and impact, with a world-renowned scientific advisory board, a dedicated staff, and fundraising efforts supporting cutting-edge researchers looking for ways to help the estimated 1 out of 5 youth with a mental health challenge.”

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