To change this, we need to talk to children and young people about feelings and self-care rather than focusing on “pressure”, “quick pace” and “high expectations”. There was just not enough information and prevention. “If only I knew when I was younger that what I was experiencing was my mental ill health, I might have found help and hope earlier. If we want to see the next generation grow into healthy and well-adjusted adults, we must invest in prevention and support for young people, promote mental health in schools and develop policies that address socio-economic factors of mental ill health, such as poverty or social exclusion.”ĭominique de Marné, Youth Policy Advisor at Mental Health Europe said: Timely and effective interventions can yield lifelong benefits and minimise adverse effects on young people’s development, health, education and employment. “With half of all mental health problems starting by the age of 14, it is crucial to act early. The consequences of not addressing young people’s mental health can have far-fetching implications to both present and future, limiting their opportunities to lead healthy and fulfilling lives as adults.Ĭlaudia Marinetti, Mental Health Europe’s Director commented: Although mental ill-health is at least as prevalent among young people as among adults, adolescent mental health has been often overlooked. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability among adolescents and suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds. Yet, one in five adolescents in Europe are affected by at least one psychological problem each year. Positive mental health and wellbeing can ease young people’s physical and emotional transition from childhood to adulthood.
The infographic outlines recognized risks for adolescent mental health and explains what can be done so that adolescents have the opportunity to thrive.Īdolescence is a critical, transformative time of life.
MENTAL HEALTH INFOGRAPHIC HOW TO
Brussels, 12 August 2019 – On International Youth Day, Mental Health Europe releases a new infographic with guidance on how to promote young people’s mental health.
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