Mental health at work
Work can be a protective factor for mental health, but it can also contribute to potential harm. All workers have the right to a safe and healthy environment at work. The Mental health at work: policy
Mental Health
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Threats to childhood in Canada and the impact of COVID-19
<p>This report shows Canadian children are much less safe and healthy than before the pandemic began. In particular, it highlights the top 10 threats to children: unintentional injuries, poor mental health,
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The impact of COVID-19 on migrant children in Trinidad and Tobago
<p>This paper examines the main risks faced by the migrant children in Trinidad and Tobago and the exacerbating impact of COVID-19 outbreak due to: i) disruption to education, ii) rising unemployment,
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The health of internally displaced children in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
<p>The findings reveal elevated mental health problems and infectious diseases in this population. Findings on the nutritional status of internally displaced children as a broad group are mixed, with some
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Long-stay mental health care institutions and the COVID-19 crisis: identifying and addressing the challenges for better response and preparedness
<p>This report presents the results of a survey conducted by the Mental Health Programme, WHO Regional Office for Europe, with 169 long-stay institutions in the WHO European Region to assess the impact
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Youth & Covid-19: Impacts on jobs, education, rights and mental well-being
<p>This study reports the findings from the Global Survey on Youth and COVID-19 conducted by partners of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth1 between April and May 2020. This was at the time
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Youth & COVID-19: Impacts On Jobs, Education, Rights And Mental Well-Being
<p>This study reports the findings from the Global Survey on Youth and COVID-19 conducted by partners of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth between April and May 2020. This was at the time
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Psychosocial Safety: Pathways to psychosocial safety for Syria's displaced children and adolescents
<p>'Anxiety, panic attacks' among displaced Syrians highlight critical gaps in mental health support. Traumatic experiences in Syria have left children feeling ambiguous about returning home -
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Tobacco use and mental health: A Policy brief (2020)
<p>The WHO European Region is projected to miss its targets for tobacco-use reduction by 2025. Considering people with mental health conditions consume 44% of all cigarettes in western countries, addressing
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A Global Framework for Youth Mental Health: Investing in Future Mental Capital for Individuals, Communities and Economies
<p>It is a sad fact that mental illness is the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes for young people today. The impacts are manifold, affecting the individual, the economy and society more
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COVID-19 Risks Outlook: A Preliminary Mapping and Its Implications
<p>Economic distress and social discontent will rise over the next 18 months unless world leaders, businesses and policy-makers work together to manage the fallout of the pandemic. As economies restart,