Despite these obligations and commitments, there is a worrying lack of recognition or awareness of the nature and scale of mental health problems among adolescents in many countries. Evidence indicates that many adolescents consider emotional well-being to be the most important health problem they face and would like more access to quality mental health care.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Adolescents
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/32/32, para. 71.