“Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15- to 19-year-olds. Every year, almost 46,000 children between the ages of 10 and 19 end their own lives – about 1 every 11 minutes.”
Children
“When we ignore the mental health of children, we undercut their capacity to learn, work, build meaningful relationships and contribute to the world.” - UNICEF
Parents / Caregivers
“When we ignore the mental health of parents and caregivers, we fail to support them to nurture and care for their children to the best of their ability.” - UNICEF
Mental Health and Wellbeing
“Mental health” refers to a state of well-being including our emotions, feelings of connection to others, our thoughts and feelings, and being able to manage life’s highs and lows. - CMHA
Mental Illness and Disorders
“It is estimated that more than 13 per cent of adolescents globally live with a mental disorder.” - UNICEF