Mental Health America Youth Policy Accelerator 2026–2027: Earn a $3,000 Stipend While Shaping Youth Mental Health Policy in the United States

Young leaders passionate about mental health advocacy, youth empowerment, public policy, peer support, and systems change now have an exciting opportunity to influence mental health policy at the national level. Mental Health America (MHA) has officially opened applications for its 2026–2027 Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA), a highly competitive youth leadership program designed to place young people’s voices and priorities at the center of mental health policy discussions.