UnicefUSA

Friend,

UNICEF just released their flagship report, State of the World’s Children 2021, and we’re eager to share their findings with you.

For the first time ever, the report focuses on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. On My Mind: Promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health takes a look at intervention programs, the cost of neglect on mental health and why this is the moment for action.

1 in 5 young people surveyed report being depressed or having little interest in doing things.

“We need to elevate the topic of mental health care from being a luxury for the rich to being a basic, acceptable and human rights-based service available to everyone...”

In some of the world’s poorest countries, governments annually spend less than US$1 per person on treating mental health.

“The AFHS (Adolescent Friendly Health Services) program taught me how to speak, to address my struggles, reach out. No matter how grave the crisis seems, by sharing, anything can be resolved given the proper attention.’’

83% (median) of young people in 21 countries agreed it was better to address mental health issues by sharing experiences than going it alone.

Promoting and protecting mental health care for children, young people and their caregivers is crucial to improve the lives of millions around the world. Please take a moment today to read UNICEF’s new report and share it with the people in your lives.

Thank you,

Alax Gealy
UNICEF USA