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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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
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