Not only is adolescence a period of considerably enhanced cognitive development, it is also associated with greater self- and social awareness, and the ability to grapple with complexity and to take into consideration the perspectives of others. These developments have profound implications for adolescents' capacities to take increasing levels of responsibility for decision-making in respect of the right to health.
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)
Education
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. 58.