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How to help your teenager manage a meltdown

Being a teenager comes with a lot of big emotions – and they can sometimes be tough to handle. We spoke with expert adolescent psychologist, best-selling author, regular New York Times contributor and mother of two Dr. Lisa Damour about how parents can support their children in navigating difficult or strong feeli...

Mental health conversation starters: 14–18 years

In this time of growth into adulthood, your teen is developing a unique personality and is looking for more independence and responsibility. Teenagers increasingly interact with others through social media and mobile phones. As a result, they may spend less time with family and more time with friends, both online ...

Mental health conversation starters: 11–13 years

As your child enters puberty, they are better able to express their feelings, and have a stronger sense of right and wrong. They can make their own choices about friends, sports and school. With this independence comes a bigger focus on their own personality, interests and friends. They are also undergoing many ph...

Mental health conversation starters: 6–10 years

As your child starts school, their physical, mental and social skills are developing rapidly. They are learning to describe experiences and talk more about their emotions. Friendships and peer pressure start becoming more important as they shift their focus from home to the world outside. By spending more time out...

How to prepare your child for a lifetime of positive mental health: 0–5 years

From the first smile and first step to experiencing a whole range of emotions, your child is passing many important childhood milestones. This is a time of growth and learning and an ideal time to start supporting your child’s mental well-being., Laying the foundations for a happy and healthy life, Your child look...

"Heroes of Children": UNICEF photo exhibition in Nur Sultan

The photo exhibition is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the world, as well as the Year of Children in Kazakhstan. Here are the portraits and stories of more than 30 heroes who, together with UNICEF, work tirelessly to protect, promote and respect for children's r...

15 October 2021

Reaching New Heights: A proactive approach to preventing suicide

If you feel your teen is a danger to themselves or others, you can seek help by calling your national helpline . If your country does not have a helpline, please seek professional support from trained and experienced carers. At home, Dina* has plenty of interests. The 14-year-old plants trees, cares for the garde...

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15 October 2021

The State of the World's Children 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children. But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long. The State of the World’s Children 2021 examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. It focuses o...

05 October 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF

NEW YORK, 5 October 2021 – Children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and well-being for many years to come, UNICEF warned in its flagship report today. According to The State of the World’s Children 2021; On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental he...

29 September 2021

Ten mental health and well-being tips for teachers

As schools reopen, it is important to prioritise and commit to taking care of your mental health and well-being – this helps you to have more positive energy for yourself, your students and their families. Here are 10 tips on how you can do it!, Set aside time to unwind, Think about what helps lift your mood and g...