Special Session: Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults: Highlights from an Institute of Medicine/National Research Council Report

Young adulthood—ages approximately 18 to 26—is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person’s economic security, health, and well-being. This session will provide an overview of an October 2014 Institute of Medicine and National Research Council report that examines the health and well-being of young adults and offers recommendations for policy, programs, and research. Key areas of focus include government investments in marginalized young adults and young adults’ behavioral health.