ASU+GSV Summit Explores New Approaches to Student Mental Health in K12 Schools

District leader, teletherapy innovator, and mental health advocate discuss youth mental health crisis

SAN DIEGO, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 ASU+GSV Summit brings together a district leader, teletherapy innovator, and mental health advocate for an important panel discussion on strengthening mental health support for students in K12 schools. Moderated by former D.C. Public Schools chancellor Kaya Henderson, Generation Resilient: Transforming Mental Health Support in K12 Education will feature Michael Cormack, deputy superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, alongside education technology expert Michael London, founder and CEO of Uwill, and Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Darryl "DMC" McDaniels.

The session will convene current and former school district leaders and other experts to explore innovations, partnerships and other shifts needed to support student mental health and well-being. London will share insights from Uwill's work with K12 schools, and McDaniels, a founding member of RUN-DMC and author of 10 Ways Not to Commit Suicide, brings a personal perspective to the discussion as a longtime advocate working to lessen mental health stigma.

"When we talk about supporting students, we are not just talking about academics," said Darryl McDaniels, a mental health advocate and advisor to Uwill. "We are talking about saving lives and showing young people that asking for help is a sign of strength and the first step toward healing."

Mental health has fast become an increasingly critical topic of conversation among K12 education leaders, parents and community leaders. Despite growing awareness and demand for services, only about 8% of youth receive professional help, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Mental Health America reports that more than 60% of young people with major depression do not receive any treatment. In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health.

"Mental health touches every school, every family, and every community in some way," said Michael London, founder and CEO of Uwill. "We're proud to partner with forward-thinking K12 leaders who are taking meaningful action to expand access and deliver effective, real-world support for student well-being."

A growing number of schools and state education systems are turning to new solutions to meet rising demand for student mental health support. One example is Uwill, founded in 2020 to help address the mounting mental health crisis in both K12 and higher education. Uwill's digital mental health and teletherapy platform enables students to connect with licensed counselors, access wellness programming, and receive real-time support for navigating emotional challenges and trauma. Today, Uwill supports more than 3 million students worldwide across colleges, universities, as well as public, private, and charter schools.

Panel Details
Title: Generation Resilient: Transforming Mental Health Support in K12 Education
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 4:45–5:30 p.m. PT
Location: StageX — Manchester Grand Hyatt, Seaport Ballroom F–G, Level 2

About Uwill: Uwill is the leading mental health and wellness solution for students in both higher education and K12 settings. In partnership with more than 400 K12 schools and higher ed institutions, Uwill offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, medical telehealth, prescription management, wellness programming, realtime data, and support. Uwill is the teletherapy education partner for NASPA andOnline Learning Consortium. Learn more at uwill.com.

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SOURCE Uwill, Inc