mental health matters.
"In nearly every part of the world, be it rich or poor countries, mental health conditions cause significant suffering for children and young people.
Despite all this, governments and societies are investing far too little in promoting, protecting and caring for the mental health of children and young people.
Globally about 2 per cent of government health budgets are allocated to mental health spending, less than US$1 per person.
UNICEF celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2020 and remains at the forefront of driving a revolution in child rights. But UNICEF cannot do it alone.
The long-term, large-scale change that children and young people require is only possible through concerted action in partnership."
Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.
Despite all this, governments and societies are investing far too little in promoting, protecting and caring for the mental health of children and young people.
Globally about 2 per cent of government health budgets are allocated to mental health spending, less than US$1 per person.
UNICEF celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2020 and remains at the forefront of driving a revolution in child rights. But UNICEF cannot do it alone.
The long-term, large-scale change that children and young people require is only possible through concerted action in partnership."
Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.
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