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- Worldwide, it is estimated that 10–20% of adolescents experience mental health conditions.
- Globally, depression is the ninth leading cause of illness and disability among all adolescents.
- Childhood behavioural disorders can also affect adolescents’ education.
- Promoting psychological well-being and protecting adolescents from adverse experiences and risk factors which may impact their potential to thrive are not only critical for their well-being during adolescence, but also for their physical and mental health in adulthood.
- Adolescence should adopt healthy sleep patterns; taking regular exercise; developing coping, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; and learning to manage emotions.
- Adults should create a supportive environments in the family, school, and in the wider community.