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Gen Z Summit Offers Mental Health Solutions for the Digital Age
On Sunday, March 8, more than 400 students, parents, educators, and school leaders gathered at UCLA for the 3rd Annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of the Semel Institute Teen Advisory Council. The day focused on practical, youth-informed tools to support mental health, with sessions on academic pressure, addiction, body image and eating disorders, nutrition, social media and technology, meditation and movement, and the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health. Live performances from Fayne Vibez and Jenna Raine brought energy, creativity, and connection to the program. Read more.
Semel Institute Interim Director, Dr. Helena Hansen shares remarks at the 2026 Gen Z Wellness Summit.