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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 health and development Over the course of the second decade, adolescents develop stronger reasoning skills, logical and moral thinking, and become more capable of abstract thinking and making rational judgements Changes in the adolescent’s environment both affect and are affected by the internal changes of adolescence
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
Adolescent health - SEARO Adolescent health in the South-East Asia Region 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)
Strengthening adolescent-responsive health systems Strengthening adolescent-responsive health systems Overview An estimated 3000 adolescents die every day Many hundreds of thousands more experience illness and injuries With the support of the health and other sectors, not only can many of these deaths be prevented, but adolescents can also be protected from unnecessary ill-health or injury
Children and young people’s mental health: the case for action One in seven adolescents has a mental health condition Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people globally Without support, mental health conditions can negatively impact children and young people’s (CYP) education, employment and relationships, limiting life trajectories Timely care and enabling environments can improve outcomes and reduce long-term costs Every
Adolescent health WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO) Adolescent health in the Western Pacific Adolescents – young people between the ages of 10 and 19 years – are often thought of as a healthy group However, their rates of reduction of death has been much slower than other age groups