Kohl’s and Boys & Girls Clubs of America foster mental health discussion in Atlanta

Boys & Girls Clubs of America, in collaboration with Kohl’s, hosted a mental health panel in Atlanta on Saturday, June 29, to discussion challenges young people face. The event featured actor and musician Jacob Latimore, along with youth from Atlanta-area Boys & Girls Clubs. This panel was apart of the National Boys & Girls Club Week celebrations and provided a platform for young people to engage in open, authentic conversations about mental health challenges and successes experienced within different communities. “Everyone has mental health — what Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Kohl’s are doing to foster discussions on mental health within communities is truly admirable,” said Latimore. “Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s goal to create a safe and intimate environment where young people can openly and honestly discuss their feelings about the issues they’re facing represents a paradigm shift in our culture. With everything going on in the world, it’s easy for young people to feel overwhelmed. If they’re feeling anxious, stuck, alone, depressed or just lost, they should know there are people here to help them move forward.” The mental health panel, which was live-streamed and is available on Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s YouTube...