Date:2023/10/07    Chinese

CHILDREN, UNICEF

Every child deserves good mental health

In every part of the world, poor mental health causes suffering for children and young people. It is a top cause of death, disease and disability, especially for older adolescents. To achieve positive mental health, UNICEF is calling for investment and action to support and protect all children and young people, and a focus on ending neglect, abuse and childhood traumas. Under the #OnMyMind campaign, the UN agency is asking for support for families through programs that promote positive parenting and ensure that all children and adolescents learn and interact in safe and secure environments with supportive relationships and access to mental health services.

#OnMyMind: Better mental health for every child

Every child deserves to grow up in loving, nurturing and safe environments.

UNICEF

In every part of the world, poor mental health causes suffering for children and young people. It is a top cause of death, disease and disability, especially for older adolescents.

Half of all mental health conditions start by 14 years of age, but most cases go undetected and untreated.

Every child has the right to grow up in loving, nurturing and safe environments, with supportive relationships and access to quality mental health and psychosocial support.

Historic under-investment in mental health has led to serious gaps in prevention and care for children, adolescents and caregivers with mental health problems. COVID-19 has put the mental health and well-being of an entire generation at even greater risk. The disruption to their routines, education, recreation, as well as concern for family income and health, is leaving many young people feeling afraid, angry and anxious for their future.