Young researchers received recognition during the 2026 Youth Mental Health Academy Capstone Awards ceremony, according to the Child Mind Institute. Students and their projects earned special honors across six award categories.
The recognition categories included community impact, research excellence, innovation, communication, collaboration, and leadership. The awards followed student presentations of their capstone projects.
The Youth Mental Health Academy Capstone Awards program honors young researchers working in the mental health field. By recognizing students across multiple dimensions of their work, the awards acknowledge both the quality of research itself and the broader skills that support meaningful contributions to mental health understanding and practice.
The Child Mind Institute hosted the awards ceremony, providing a platform for emerging researchers to receive institutional recognition for their work in youth mental health research and advocacy.