Liam Boyd is a freshman at Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, PA. Liam hopes to spread awareness of the prevalence of mental health in teens as well as advocate for schools to have the supports in place for teens to be able to process their feelings. Liam is a member of the marching band, plays various musical instruments and is a member of the volleyball team.

Authored by Liam Boyd

Blog Post

Building a Safety Net for Teen Mental Health: Youth Advocate Perspectives

In the first of a two-part blog series marking National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, a group of youth advocates share their thoughts on the mental health needs of adolescents and how researchers can support them.