
Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 30, 2025 · Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good …
Mental health of adolescents
Adolescence (10-19 years) is a unique and formative time. Multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to …
Promoting adolescent well-being
Oct 23, 2025 · Adolescence is a time of rapid physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, and the experiences of those aged 10-19 years have profound impacts on their well-being both in the …
Six actions to improve adolescent health
Oct 11, 2024 · Understanding and addressing the specific health risks and needs adolescents face today is key to improving their future health, as well as for broader social and economic stability.
Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the health ...
Sep 23, 2024 · Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1.3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 …
Teens, screens and mental health
Copenhagen, 25 September 2024New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents, with rates increasing from 7% in 2018 to …
Jugendliche, Bildschirme und psychische Gesundheit
Kopenhagen, 25. September 2024 Neue Daten des WHO-Regionalbüros für Europa deuten auf einen starken Anstieg der problematischen Nutzung sozialer Medien bei Jugendlichen hin, wobei die Raten …
Child and adolescent mental and brain health
Childhood and adolescence are critical stages of life for mental health. This is a time when rapid growth and development take place in the brain. Children and adolescents acquire cognitive and social …
Carbohydrate intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
Jul 17, 2023 · This guideline provides updated, evidence-informed guidance on the intake of carbohydrates to reduce the risk of diet-noncommunicable diseases in adults and children, with a …
New WHO guideline on adolescent pregnancy
Apr 10, 2024 · Adolescent pregnancy remains a critical global issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where 21 million girls aged 15–19 become pregnant each year—half …