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 …

Nov 27, 2025 · To grow and develop optimally, children need to receive nurturing care. This means that they enjoy adequate nutrition and good health, feel safe and secure, and have …

Built on unprecedented consultation with youth themselves, alongside Member States and technical experts, this new strategy provides countries with clear objectives and evidence …

Sep 13, 2024 · In 2017, WHO published the second edition of Inheriting a sustainable world: The atlas on children's health and the environment, which outlines the impact of the environment …

GLOBAL STRATEGY Today we have both the knowledge and the opportunity to end preventable deaths among all women, children and adolescents, to greatly improve their health and well …

Teachers are a good source of health information for students Teachers can provide information to students on how to stay healthy, such as to eat well and be physically active Students can …

Jun 2, 2025 · WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting …

On 20 November 2024, World Children’s Day, WHO/Europe and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are releasing 10 evidence-based fact sheets that will drive an ambitious new …

Jun 15, 2021 · Environmental risks that children are particularly vulnerable to include air pollution, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene, hazardous chemicals and wastes, radiation, climate …

Feb 16, 2024 · Environmental risks have an impact on the health and development of children, from conception through childhood and adolescence and also into adulthood. The …