WASHINGTON – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and NGA Vice Chair Utah Governor Spencer Cox will convene Governors, First Spouses and health experts for a conversation on Strengthening Youth Mental Health. The event will also feature a roundtable discussion on Maternal and Infant Health, a top policy priority of New Jersey’s First Lady, Tammy Murphy.

WHO: NGA Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
NGA Vice Chair Utah Governor Spencer Cox
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy
Utah First Lady Abby Cox
Panelists including parents, physicians, pediatric psychologists, educators, policymakers

WHAT: NGA Chair’s Initiative Roundtable: Strengthening Youth Mental Health

WHEN: October 18 – 19, 2022

WHERE: The Grand America Hotel
555 S Main St
Salt Lake City, Utah

NOTE: Media availability details to follow

In response to rising rates of mental health distress among young people, Governor Murphy introduced his NGA Chair’s Initiative in July. Through the Strengthening Youth Mental Health Initiative, Governors from across the nation are collaborating to develop bipartisan solutions.

Drawing on the expertise of those on the frontlines in our schools, hospitals and doctor’s offices, the Chair’s Initiative aims to develop state policies on: prevention and resilience building; increasing awareness and reducing stigma; ensuring access and affordability of quality treatment and care; training and supporting caregivers and teachers.

For more information about the event, including registration details, credentialed members of the media can contact Eric Wohlschlegel at [email protected]