Mental health of adolescents

Key facts

Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group. Depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Suicide  is the third leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years old. The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health

Health Data - Mental Health Among Young Adults in Kenya

Burden and risk factors of mental and substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults in Kenya Published December 21, 2023,

Authors

Marcia Weaver

Research Professor          

https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/library/burden-and-risk-factors-mental-and-substance-use-disorders-among?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Wellness Recovery for Advanced Complete Health (WE-REACH) : About Us

Wellness Recovery for Advanced Complete Health (WE-REACH) 

Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development.