Mental Health Matters: Social Inclusion of Youth with Mental Health Conditions
2014
This report from the United Nations synthesizes current global research about the cultural dimensions of mental health conditions among people, the economic and social challenges that many youth living with mental health conditions face, and effective programs to prevent and address these conditions. Twenty percent of youth worldwide experience a mental health condition each year and remain particularly vulnerable as they transition into adulthood. Mental health conditions impact youth development and their social and economic integration, and stigma remains a big barrier for youth accessing care. The authors indicate a multi-tiered public health approach across school, work, and community contexts is essential to effectively addressing the issue worldwide. Overall, the report advocates for more defined mental health policies geared at youth; increased education and campaign efforts to tackle mental health stigma; better surveillance and monitoring and evaluation to identify risks and protective factors; and, finally, additional research on promising programs and policies for low- and middle-income countries.
Mental Health Matters: Social Inclusion of Youth with Mental Health Conditions
Source:
Mental Health Matters: Social Inclusion of Youth with Mental Health Conditions. United Nations 2014. https://www.un.org/development/desa/youth/publications/2014/06/mental-health-matters-social-inclusion-of-youth-with-mental-health-condition.