Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Challenges, The mental health of children and adolescents is one of the world’s most neglected health issues. It is estimated that 1 in 7 boys and 1 in 9 girls aged 10–19 years in East Asia and the Pacific have a mental health condition, with suicide being the third leading cause of death among them. Most mental health conditions arise early in life, with 50…, Resources, Solution, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is a key priority for UNICEF, and together with partners, UNICEF develops programmes that improve the mental health and psychosocial well-being of children, adolescents and their caregivers globally. UNICEF is actively engaged in prevention, promotion and response to address poor mental health by…