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Bookmark or Share- Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the health ...Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1.3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 years) globally, according to a new scientific publication released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Adolescence is a unique and critical stage of human development, involving major physical, emotional ...
- Teens, screens and mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)Copenhagen, 25 September 2024New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents, with rates increasing from 7% in 2018 to 11% in 2022. This, coupled with findings that 12% of adolescents are at risk of problematic gaming, raises urgent concerns about the impact of digital technology on the mental health and well-being of ...
- Adolescent and young adult health - World Health Organization (WHO)Half of all mental health disorders in adulthood start by age 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated. Many factors have an impact on the well-being and mental health of adolescents. Violence, poverty, stigma, exclusion, and living in humanitarian and fragile settings can increase the risk of developing mental health problems.
- Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)There are nearly 1.2 billion adolescents (10-19 years old) worldwide. In some countries, adolescents make up as much as a quarter of the population and the number of adolescents is expected to rise through 2050, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where close to 90% of 10- to 19-year-olds live.
- Keeping well in adolescence and youth - World Health Organization (WHO)Find out about menstrual health and how to manage periods - if an adolescent girl ; Know that boys can also learn about menstrual health to understand the issue ; Make the most of opportunities at school to learn about sexual health and contraception ; Ask trusted adults for their advice on how to keep well; Avoid using tobacco, alcohol and ...
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