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May 17, 2023 | Articles

A message of LGBTQ+ hope for today and tomorrow

A message of hope...

May 03, 2023 | Articles

Get Connected this Mental Health Awareness Month

Campaigns, events, and resources to take action on your mental health this month...

April 10, 2023 | Articles

Bridging the Digital Divide: How Providing Access to Technology Can Expand Mental Health Care

As the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth services, digital mental health has become an essential resource. However, not everyone has equal access to tho...

April 01, 2023 | Articles

2023 Newsletters

Archive of 2023 newsletters...

March 15, 2023 | Articles

The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health Renews Grant Funding for Six Organizations Supporting Youth with Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care

New grant awards reflect The Upswing Fund’s commitment to provide critical resources to front-line organizations serving adolescents of color and LGBTQ+ youth ...

March 09, 2023 | Articles

The Upswing Fund: 2022 Impact Summary

In 2022, Upswing continued its commitment to adolescents of color and LGBTQ+ youth. We are proud to share an overview of the collective impact of The Upswing Fund and our...

January 01, 2023 | Articles

2022 Newsletters

Archive of 2022 newsletters...

December 12, 2022 | Articles

Our nation’s youth need our care and support in 2023 and beyond #OnTheUpswing

In this end-of-year video, Upswing Fund Director Dr. Mark Long shares a personal message to highlight why our partners’ work is so important, and why we all need to commi...

October 26, 2022 | Articles

How Gender-Based Violence Affects Youth Mental Health

Submission by Upswing Advisor Karissa Smith...

October 26, 2022 | Articles

Our Youth Are in Peril: Adolescent Mental Health Trends and Obstacles

With World Mental Health Day taking place earlier in October, our team has taken some time to reflect on the past two years of our work at The Upswing Fund. ...

July 13, 2022 | Articles

What the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Means for Community-Based Adolescent Mental Health Organizations

On June 25th, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law. While this legislation includes significant resources for community violence preventio...

July 05, 2022 | Articles

The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health Makes an Additional Grant for Mental Health in the South

New grant builds on The Upswing Fund’s commitment to close gaps in access to mental health care for diverse youth...

June 28, 2022 | Articles

Interview with The Upswing Fund’s new Director, Mark Long

Upswing Advisor Atlas sits down with Mark about his background and aspirations for The Upswing Fund. ...

June 21, 2022 | Articles

Helping lead the charge, and the change, our youth deserve to see

Our new Director, Mark Long shares his personal story and what brought him to The Upswing Fund...

May 24, 2022 | Articles

Showcasing the power of youth voice at the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum

Last week's Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House showed the power of meaningful youth engagement and culturally relevant care....

May 16, 2022 | Articles

Letting Youth Lead: Mental Health Solutions by and for Youth

Youth leadership & campaigns to watch this month ...

April 25, 2022 | Articles

Welcome to Our Newest Advisors!

Youth advisors join The Upswing Fund's Advisory Committee...

March 21, 2022 | Articles

Calling Youth to Join Our Advisory Committee!

An open call for youth (ages 18-25) to join The Upswing Fund's Advisory Committee...

February 24, 2022 | Articles

The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health Continues to Build Momentum with Nine New Grants for Much Needed Mental Health Care and Services

New grant awards reflect The Upswing Fund’s commitment to provide critical resources to front-line organizations serving adolescents of color and LGBTQ+ youth ...

February 17, 2022 | Articles

The Upswing Fund: 2021 Impact Summary

2021 Upswing Impact Summary...

January 01, 2022 | Articles

2021 Newsletters

Archive of 2021 newsletters...

November 03, 2021 | Articles

Get Involved in the First-Ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum: A Call to Action for Youth Leaders

This initiative, taking place in early 2022, will put young people at the center of the solution and empower them to directly support positive mental health and well-bein...

October 13, 2021 | Articles

Five tips for rapid grantmaking during a global pandemic

Lessons learned supporting adolescent mental health organizations during COVID-19...

October 12, 2021 | Articles

The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health Announces Additional Grants to Support Adolescents of Color and LGBTQ+ Youth

New grants & a new partnership with MTV...

October 08, 2021 | Articles

LINUS announces $25,000 donation to The Upswing Fund

New donation from The Linus Group (Boulder, CO)...

June 18, 2021 | Articles

Announcing The Upswing Fund's "Ask The Expert" Series

Ask The Expert: Gender Affirming Care with Dr. Jack Turban ...

April 01, 2021 | Articles

From Our Director: Part Two

The second post in a two-part series...

March 31, 2021 | Articles

The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health Awards Over 80 Grants to Expand Mental Health Services for Adolescents of Color and LGBTQ+ Youth

$10.8 million in grants awarded to organizations from across the United States providing direct services and innovative systems-enabling solutions to improve access to ca...

November 02, 2020 | Articles

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