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Climate Crisis + Mental Health Voices of Youth

WEBThe consequences of the climate crisis are palpable and affect our everyday lives - they also affect our mental health. In this series of four blog posts, young people from Iraq, …

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Let's talk about mental health Voices of Youth

WEBMyth: Teenagers don’t deal with poor mental health.They just have mood swings and rebel to get attention. Fact: Teenagers often have mood swings, but that does not mean that …

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What's on your mind

WEB2. Books, TV shows, social media and mental health. Mental health is a topic of many books, tv shows or social media accounts that are popular among young people. …

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The Importance Of Mental Health Voices of Youth

WEBMental health is important. It impacts how we feel, think, and behave each day. Our mental health also contributes to our decision making, problem solving, how …

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Advocating for Your Healthcare Rights as an LGBTQ+ Youth

WEBAdvocating for yourself in a medical situation can be nerve-wracking. For young patients in the LGBTQ+ community, the situation can be even more difficult due …

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7 Cups: A caring revolution Voices of Youth

WEBThe inspiration behind the 7 Cups working principle is based on a poem by Lu Tong (795-835 CE), entitled “7 Cups of Tea” which is used to create a special 7 Cups …

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Young people and mental health in a changing world: WMH Day …

WEBHere are some statistics, according to the World Health Organization: · 20% of adolescents may experience a mental health problem in any given year. · 50% of …

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Why cultural competence is crucial in healthcare

WEBWith health and lives at stake, communication and cultural competence is essential in healthcare. Cultural competence increases empathy and the necessary trust …

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Youth perspectives on nutrition Voices of Youth

WEBAlongside these youth dialogues, U-Report conducted a poll encouraging young people globally to share more perspectives on food. It reached over 22,500 young people in 23 …

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Women and Access to Healthcare Voices of Youth

WEBWhen women are able to access the healthcare they need, they are able to study more effectively, work harder, and function at their greatest potential. To achieve …

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How to take care of yourself during stressful times

WEBSlow breathing is one of the quickest ways of calming down the body when we experience feelings such as fear, worry or anger. Close your eyes and think of a calm place. …

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How to respectfully communicate what you need and want

WEBKeep a journal. Regularly writing down how you feel and why you feel that way is a good way to help you become more self-aware. Express yourself through music, art, dance or …

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Let's talk air pollution Voices of Youth

WEBAir pollution happens when harmful substances (pollutants) are released into the air - inside our homes or outside. This can damage our bodies and even increase our chances of …

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Why is it important to open up to your parents and how to do it

WEBIt is very important for parents and children to be able to communicate openly and effectively with each other. When the communication is done effectively, …

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How to use data for advocacy Voices of Youth

WEBWhen the right data are in the right hands at the right time, decisions can be better informed, more equitable, more likely to protect to protect children’s and adolescents’ …

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Coronavirus: the positives

WEBNo.3 Coronavirus Positives ⇒ peace, quiet, and calm! The pandemic has given many of those in lockdown a chance to pause, slow down, reflect and take a rest …

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Violence in Schools: Causes and Solutions Voices of Youth

WEBSchool violence is a multi-faceted social ill and may occur for diverse reasons, one of which is the intake of hard substances such as drugs and alcohol …

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Championing Change Through Advocacy Voices of Youth

WEBThe guide is a resource to empower young advocates to gain a deeper understanding of and capacities for advocacy, ranging from meaningfully engaging with policy, …

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How The Coronavirus is Impacting Generation Z Voices of Youth

WEBAn Out of School Experience. The youngest members of Generation Z were just 8 years old when the coronavirus first struck in early 2020. As schools shut down …

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