New approaches that address the underlying causes of depression and other mental health conditions are vitally needed.
of people with a mental health problem develop it before age 24.
is the proportion of cases of teenage depression where current treatments are effective.
people experience a mental health problem in any given year.
mental health problems are predicted to be the main cause of global ill-health and mortality.
are more likely to feel depressed and self-harm than 10 years ago.
of adolescents experience a relapse of depression, even after initially successful treatment.
people receive appropriate treatment for depression and anxiety in high-income countries.
people receive appropriate treatment for depression and anxiety in low-income countries.