There isn’t a functioning system of mental health for children in youth and without one, we face the lock down generation becoming the lost generation. This talk addresses the youth mental health crisis and gives actionable steps that can be taken to ensure our kids have access to the mental health care they need to thrive. As a leader in Population Health at one of the largest Children’s Hospitals in the country, Heidi Baskfield is responsible for helping to address the largest issues impact on children’s health. Mental Health is the issue that has risen to the top of that priority list. And building a functioning system of mental healthcare for children and youth is the only solution to a full fledge crisis. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx