The Spanish version, A Healthy Mind Matters, seeks to continue helping to bridge the large gap between the mental health resources young people need and what is currently available to them. “It is essential that adolescents and young people have the tools that allow them to identify why they may be feeling different emotions and how they can learn to deal with them and face crisis situations,” said Paolo Mefalopulos, UNICEF Representative in Chile. “This program provides tools to raise awareness regarding mental health care, and to expand the networks and platforms that can help save lives.”
The new UNICEF podcast, “In my mind“, was co-created between experts and young people and based on evidence about mental health needs. The eight episodes developed for season 1 of the podcast “In my mind” aim to improve knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviors among young people specifically related to their mental health. The podcast focuses on:
- Helping young people learn about mental health and how to deal with key issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, loss and grief;
- Provide practical tools and resources to support young people facing mental health challenges;
- Breaking stigma to support help-seeking behavior among young people and their communities.
The podcast “In my mind” It is divided into 8 episodes:
Spotify is also a member of the Global Coalition for Young People’s Mental Health founded by UNICEF with support from the Z Zurich Foundation. The Coalition is an alliance of partners committed to addressing the growing global burden of mental health in children and youth.
The launch of the podcastIn my mind” and of hub “A healthy mind matters” is part of UNICEF’s commitment to the mental health of adolescents and young people in Latin America. The organization urges governments, educational communities and families to work together to create safe and conducive environments for the mental well-being of new generations.
For more help, visit www.unicef.org/lac/Ayuda-SaludMental
Continue reading Health & Wellness news here.
