- 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
- 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
- Teens, screens and mental health
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
- 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
- Growth reference 5-19 years - Height-for-age (5-19 years)
Home Tools and toolkits Growth reference data for 5-19 years Indicators Height-for-age (5-19 years)
- Youth violence - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on youth violence providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, risk factors, prevention, 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
- One in six school-aged children experiences cyberbullying, finds new . . .
27 March 2024 Copenhagen, DenmarkWHO Europe today released the second volume of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, which focuses on patterns of bullying and peer violence among adolescents across 44 countries and regions While the overall trends in school bullying have remained stable since 2018, cyberbullying has increased, magnified by the increasing digitalization
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