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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
Child and adolescent mental and brain health Childhood and adolescence are critical stages of life for mental health This is a time when rapid growth and development take place in the brain Children and adolescents acquire cognitive and social-emotional skills that shape their future mental health and are important for assuming adult roles in society The quality of the environment where children and adolescents grow up shapes their
Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO) Being physically active helps all people, no matter their age, lead healthier lives Some physical activity is better than doing none By being more active throughout the day in relatively simple ways, people can quite easily achieve the recommended activity levels Below are the levels of physical activity WHO recommends people of different ages undertake Children and adolescents aged 5-17
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)
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
Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Adolescents are likely to face a range of health and social challenges For instance, initiation of sexual activity while they lack adequate knowledge and skills for protection places adolescents at a higher risk of unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion and sexually transmitted infections including HIV AIDS High prevalence of early marriage and childbearing in some of the Member States, is