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National funding cuts are affecting youth mental h

National funding cuts are affecting youth mental health research. Jill Suttie, Psy.D., AIM Scientific Writer, speaks with AIM Scientific Advisory Board member, Rinad Beidas, PhD, on how this affects her work (and the future of research). Read the full article on our blog at aimymh.org.

Which of these mid-summer habits sound like you?

Which of these mid-summer habits sound like you?

_A 3am bedtime and a noon wake-up
_8 hours of screen time
_A lot of time wandering from couch to refrigerator
_All of the above

Time to break those bad habits (and set some new good ones) with these tips from our AIM ambassador, Harshini.

1 in 5. That’s 20% of youth—a huge number—me

1 in 5. That’s 20% of youth—a huge number—meaning it’s highly likely that someone in your life is struggling with mental illness. Have compassion and give care to those around you, you never know who might need it ❤️

More from our AIM Ideas Lab panel 📝 Teens tod

More from our AIM Ideas Lab panel 📝

Teens today are facing more pressure than ever—academics, social media, future plans, and fitting in. It’s time we listen, support, and speak up. Mental health matters at every age. Let’s break the stigma and create safe spaces for teens to talk, heal, and grow.

Mental health can be tricky to talk about, but it’s worth knowing how to ask for help *and* how to give it. Save this post for whenever you need it 🔖

Visit our blog at aimymh.org for the full toolkit.

Meet Jolie Delja, AIM’s Executive Director! Jol

Meet Jolie Delja, AIM’s Executive Director!

Jolie brings 20+ years of experience in behavioral health research, community-based program development, and social impact leadership. Her background in early childhood education, psychology, and maternal and child health has shaped her deep belief in the power of connection, trust, and relationship-based approaches to supporting youth mental health.

She is passionate about bridging research and real-world impact to create lasting change in youth mental health and leads AIM’s strategic vision, guiding growth to expand the organization’s impact all across the country. We’re so grateful to have you here, Jolie!

AIM wouldn’t be what it is without you ❤️ Th

AIM wouldn’t be what it is without you ❤️ Thinking of making a donation? Head to our site to make a one-time donation, or support us regularly with a monthly donation.

Have a happy holiday weekend everyone! Rest up, re

Have a happy holiday weekend everyone! Rest up, relax, and enjoy the sun ☀️