New Initiative Aims to Boost Mental Health for Young Hollywood Talent

WHO:

Variety - Next Generation Collective (NGC) was founded by Hollywood PR veteran Lilah Kojoori.

Deadline - NGC has teamed with The Kids Mental Health Foundation.

WHAT:

Variety - NGC aims to help young people in entertainment with their mental health.

Deadline - The initiative is designed to assist young people in entertainment, music, and the creator economy.

WHERE:

Variety - The launch took place at Hollywood & Mind's inaugural summit in New York City.

Deadline - The summit was held at iHeartMedia in New York City.

WHEN:

Variety - The initiative was launched at the summit on a Tuesday.

WHY:

Deadline - The initiative aims to help young people navigate growing up in the public eye.

HOW:

Variety - NGC combines clinical mental health expertise, entertainment industry leadership, and lived experience to provide guidance.

(UPDATED October 6, 2026 22:03 UTC)

Next Generation Collective, founded by Hollywood PR veteran Lilah Kojoori, has launched an initiative aimed at supporting young people in entertainment with their mental health. The initiative, which was unveiled during Hollywood & Mind's inaugural summit at iHeartMedia in New York City, focuses on assisting youth in the entertainment, music, and creator economy sectors as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the public eye. NGC combines clinical mental health expertise, entertainment industry leadership, and lived experience to provide valuable guidance for these young individuals.