Citation

Desmet A. Lancet Child Adolesc. Health 2019; 3(10): 664-665.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S2352-4642(19)30233-0

PMID

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Abstract

Youth mental health is an important public health concern, with 10-20% of young people
experiencing mental health problems worldwide, based on a WHO report of epidemiological
data from several countries. Youth mental health is not merely the absence of disease:
WHO defines it as a state of wellbeing that allows young people to learn and acquire
education, have a positive sense of identity, manage their thoughts and emotions,
have a fulfilling social life, and participate fully in society. Half of all mental
illnesses start by the age of 14 years, making adolescence a crucial period for mental
health promotion.

Language: en