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UNICEF

Empowerment and independence: In pursuit of adolescent-friendly mental health

A wide-reaching programme in Bangladesh tackles mental health and social taboos around adolescent development. By age 17, Alia* had already experie..

Bangladesh

20 Oct 2021

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UNICEF

Reaching New Heights: A proactive approach to preventing suicide

Kazakhstan is on a path to making mental health – especially for children and young people – a primary national concern. At home, Dina* has ple..

Kazakhstan

20 Oct 2021

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UNICEF

Young Heroes: Building a better world, one click at a time

A youth initiative in the Philippines tackles critical issues affecting young people including mental health. Daniel Delfin used to think that only..

Philippines

20 Oct 2021

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UNICEF

Community-based mental health care in Peru

At age 14, Andre* (name changed) considers himself open-minded and able to adapt to new circumstances. About two years ago, however, his mother, Roxana, rece..

Peru

22 Sep 2021

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