Rates of children and young adults presenting at emergency departments for self-harm and suicidal thoughts are on the rise. And a recent report warned that the pandemic has exacerbated the mental health concerns already facing young people. On Wednesday, May 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations with Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Miana Bryant, founder of The Mental Elephant, and Anna King, president of the National Parent Teacher Association, about how the last two years have impacted youth mental health, the role that social media plays and how schools are working to provide a supportive environment. They will also discuss the impact of the school shooting in Texas.

Watch Live: wapo.st/youthmentalhealth