Nov 14, 2024, at 02:46 pm
Adolescents across Europe, Central Asia and Canada say they face rising school pressure and diminishing support from families and friends, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey.
Pfizer- BioNTech seek permission for emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine in adolescents in US
Apr 10, 2021, at 06:11 am
Washington/IBNS: US drug major Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE have sought the permission for emergency use of their vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 15, according to a Reuters report.
Start nurturing your mental health ‘at an early age’ urges UN chief
Oct 10, 2018, at 09:56 am
New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): Worldwide, it is estimated that one in five adolescents experience mental health challenges, though most remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Marking Mental Health Day on Wednesday, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on the psychological well-being of young people aged 10 to 14, to stave off conditions that can impact their lives deep into adulthood.