Adolescent mental health
Adolescents are generally perceived as a healthy age group, and yet an estimated 10-20% of them experience a mental health problem. Depression is the main cause of worldwide disability among adolescents, and suicide is the second most common cause of death among young people. Poor mental health is strongly related to other health conditions and development outcomes in young people, including lower educational achievements, substance abuse, violence, and poor reproductive and sexual health. A survey on “Adolescent mental health: mapping actions of nongovernmental organizations and other international development organizations” has been recently conducted. The report provides recommendations for future efforts in the field.
WHO's Executive Board adopted draft resolution on mental health EB130.R8
At the recent 130th executive board meeting of the WHO, a new resolution -“Global Burden of Mental Disorders and the Need for a Comprehensive, Co-ordinated Response from Health and Social Sectors at the Country Level (EB 130.R8)” - was recommended for adoption by 66th WHA.
World Mental Health Day: 10 October 2012
The theme of this year: Depression, a global crisis.
WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP)
The WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) aims at scaling up services for mental, neurological and substance use disorders for countries especially with low and middle income.
