(Part 2 of 6) The main goal of Communities for Youth is to build the best possible communities for children, focusing on shared understanding and collaborative efforts to support young people's overall well-being and prevent mental health challenges and substance abuse. They emphasize the importance of social connections to combat depression and suicidal ideation among youth, and advocate for community engagement and parental involvement to advance this mission. Megan Smith, the director of the organization, spoke with us about recent challenges and how connection plays a huge role in youth mental health. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #idaho