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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
- 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
- Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the health . . .
Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1 3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 years) globally, according to a new scientific publication released by the World Health Organization (WHO) Adolescence is a unique and critical stage of human development, involving major physical, emotional
- Adolescents and reproductive health
Adolescents can be vulnerable: at risk of low esteem, unwanted pregnancies, induced abortions and sexually transmitted infections Just one raised eyebrow or unfriendly comment can deter adolescents from seeking help with sexual and reproductive health worries, sometimes with serious consequences
- 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)
- Coming of age: adolescent health
The need to invest in the health of adolescents has become urgent “Investing in the health and well-being of adolescents, especially adolescent girls, should be a top priority for national and international policymakers
- Adolescents right to take part in society
• To take part in planning and decision-making in the community on issues that affect their health or the health of their family • Adolescents and youth can also participate through a freely chosen representative, for example a local councillor or union official
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
Adolescents across the world face considerable challenges to their sexual and reproductive health and rights
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