Human interest stories

Real stories, real impact

This section features the personal journeys of adolescents facing mental health challenges, along with the caregivers, educators, and policymakers working to support them. Through firsthand accounts and videos, gain insight into the realities of mental health struggles, the progress being made, and the obstacles that remain. 

These stories offer a deeper understanding of the resilience of young people and the collective efforts needed to build a world where mental health is prioritized. Discover how individuals and communities are creating lasting change and shaping a more supportive future for adolescents everywhere—starting with themselves. 

Stories of supporting adolescents

Youth mental health at the heart of UN High-Level Meeting

Op-ed by Grand Challenges Canada, Fondation Botnar and United for Global Mental Health

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Emotional support for migrant adolescents [Spanish]

Discover how UNICEF and U-Report on the Move provide assistance to migrant children and adolescents in Mexico

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From silence to sharing: The power of peer support

UNICEF China and partners are training peer supporters to help students with mental health issues

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Mental health in Viet Nam

For every child, mental wellness

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Adolescent voices

#LetsHelpEachOther: Fear (Slovakia and Ukraine)

How do children and adolescents from Ukraine and Slovakia experience fear?

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#LetsHelpEachOther: Joy (Slovakia and Ukraine)

How do children and adolescents from Ukraine and Slovakia experience joy?

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Story of Jesús, a young man from Fortul, Arauca [Spanish]

Helping shift the negative narrative around mental health

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Do you talk about your feelings? [Spanish]

#WeDoTalkAboutMentalHealth campaign in Colombia

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