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- Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Adolescents need protection from harm on the one hand, and support to make independent decisions on the other They have a key role to play in the response to their own health and wellbeing WHO's 13th General Programme of Work recognizes this and is committed to working with adolescents as central partners to improve adolescent health
- 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
- 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
- Promoting adolescent well-being
Adolescents need support from the individuals and institutions around them to promote their immediate well-being and their longer-term positive development At the family level, parents and other care takers have a critical role to play in creating a safe and nurturing environment for growth and development
- Coming of age: adolescent health
The need to invest in the health of adolescents has become urgent “Investing in the health and well-being of adolescents, especially adolescent girls, should be a top priority for national and international policymakers
- Adolescent health - SEARO
Adolescent health WHO defines 'Adolescents' as individuals in the 10-19 years age group and 'Youth' as the 15-24 year age group While 'Young People' covers the age range 10-24 years There are about 360 million adolescents comprising about 20% of the population in the countries of the South-East Asia Region (SEAR)
- Santé mentale des adolescentes et des adolescents
L’adolescence (entre 10 et 19 ans) est une période la vie unique et formatrice Les multiples changements physiques, émotionnels et sociaux, y compris l’exposition à la pauvreté, à la maltraitance ou à la violence, peuvent rendre les adolescents vulnérables aux problèmes de santé mentale
- 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
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