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Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO) Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19 It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health Adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth This affects how they feel, think, make decisions, and interact with the world around them Despite being thought of as a healthy
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
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
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
Jugendliche, Bildschirme und psychische Gesundheit Kopenhagen, 25 September 2024 Neue Daten des WHO-Regionalbüros für Europa deuten auf einen starken Anstieg der problematischen Nutzung sozialer Medien bei Jugendlichen hin, wobei die Raten von 7 % im Jahr 2018 auf 11 % im Jahr 2022 gestiegen sind In Verbindung mit der Erkenntnis, dass 12 % der Jugendlichen durch problematisches Spielverhalten gefährdet sind, gibt dies Anlass zu großer
Comprehensive sexuality education Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) gives young people accurate, age-appropriate information about sexuality and their sexual and reproductive health, which is critical for their health and survival While CSE programmes will be different everywhere, the United Nations’ technical guidance – which was developed together by UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, UNAIDS and WHO – recommends
WHO releases updated guidance on adolescent health and well-being The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing the second edition of its Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) guidance The document aims to equip governments to respond to the health and well-being challenges, opportunities and needs of adolescents The guidance provides the latest available data on adolescent health and well-being It also outlines an updated
Alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis: concerning trends in adolescent . . . Across Europe, central Asia and Canada, a concerning picture of adolescent substance use emerges from a new WHO Europe report With over half of 15-year-olds surveyed having experimented with alcohol and a shocking 1 in 5 having recently used e-cigarettes, the risks to young people are clear The new data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study also highlights a