Young lives under pressure as global crises hits mental health and well-being – report

Urgent action is needed to protect, promote and care for young people’s mental health, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds,’ says Kath Ford, Senior Policy Officer, Young Lives and lead author of the new report. In Ethiopia, the on-going conflict in Tigray was an additional threat to young people’s mental health. A significant increase in global investment in young people’s mental health is critical to support developing countries... promoting mental health and well-being for all ages Kath Ford‘A significant increase in global investment in young people’s mental health is critical to support developing countries in meeting the Sustainable Development Goal target on promoting mental health and well-being for all ages. Priority should be given to measures which mainstream and integrate mental health care into existing services at the community level, as well as to break the silence around mental health issues,’ says Kath Ford. Full report available here: Ford & Freund (2022) ‘Young Lives Under Pressure: Protecting and Promoting Young People’s Mental Health at a Time of Global Crises’