Mental health of adolescents Adolescence (10-19 years) is a unique and formative time Multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems Promoting psychological well-being and protecting adolescents from adverse experiences and risk factors that may impact their potential to thrive are critical for their well-being
Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO) Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19 It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health Adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth This affects how they feel, think, make decisions, and interact with the world around them Despite being thought of as a healthy
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 WHO fact sheet on adolescents health risks and solutions: includes key facts and provides a definition, information on specific health issues, WHO response
Jugendliche, Bildschirme und psychische Gesundheit Kopenhagen, 25 September 2024 Neue Daten des WHO-Regionalbüros für Europa deuten auf einen starken Anstieg der problematischen Nutzung sozialer Medien bei Jugendlichen hin, wobei die Raten von 7 % im Jahr 2018 auf 11 % im Jahr 2022 gestiegen sind In Verbindung mit der Erkenntnis, dass 12 % der Jugendlichen durch problematisches Spielverhalten gefährdet sind, gibt dies Anlass zu großer
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
WHO releases updated guidance on adolescent health and well-being The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing the second edition of its Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) guidance The document aims to equip governments to respond to the health and well-being challenges, opportunities and needs of adolescents The guidance provides the latest available data on adolescent health and well-being It also outlines an updated
Prevalence of tobacco and e-cigarette use by young people E-CIGARETTE USE The uptake of electronic cigarettes by young people has increased, and this trend has been reported to be of great public concern in several countries Information from the Global Tobacco Surveillance System shows that current e-cigarette use by children aged 13–15 years old often exceeds those of older age groups (5)
Six actions to improve adolescent health Understanding and addressing the specific health risks and needs adolescents face today is key to improving their future health, as well as for broader social and economic stability