Climate crisis

The global health community increasingly recognises that climate change is threatening the wellbeing of both children and adolescents. However, a critical gap remains when it comes to understanding the specific impacts on mental health, particularly in the most vulnerable low- and middle-income countries. A study reveals alarming rates of anxiety and depression among young people.

Resilience

When people return from a visit to Africa, you often hear them comment that young people, in particular, seem remarkably happy despite the hardships and poverty they face. Is this really the case? Kenyan clinical psychologist Gladys K. Mwiti examines the factors that contribute to the resilience of African youth, including African cultural values, entrepreneurial spirit, spiritual beliefs and community ties.