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10 Οκτ 2024 · 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 behavioural 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.
Mental health conditions constitute a major burden of disease for adolescents globally. In 2019, it was estimated that one in seven adolescents experience mental disorders [i]. This amounts to an estimated 166 million adolescents (89 million boys and 77 million girls) boys and girls globally.
2 Οκτ 2024 · Mental health; Depression and anxiety are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents, and suicide is among the leading causes of death in people aged 15–19 years. Half of all mental health disorders in adulthood start by age 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated.
19 Αυγ 2024 · 10% of children ages 3-17 had current, diagnosed anxiety (9% of males and 11% of females). 4% of children ages 3-17 had current, diagnosed depression (3% of males and 6% of females). Some of these mental health conditions commonly occur together.
Adolescent mental health in the U.S. was worsening prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Our nation’s youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. CDC’s 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data offer an important snapshot of adolescent health and well-being related to mental health.
The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. School staff and families can create protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.
Adolescent Mental Health has increasingly become an important global health and development priority, with recognition that that: • Adolescents have a right to quality mental health care and psychosocial support services • Mental well-being is central to adolescent health and development, and is impacted by a
