In the homes of our most underserved communities, a quiet crisis is growing. Beyond hunger, unemployment, and violence — there’s another urgent emergency: the silent erosion of our young people’s mental health.
Globally, youth mental health is in crisis. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven young people aged 10–19 lives with a mental disorder — making up 15% of the total disease burden for that age group. Millions of young people around the world are dealing with depression, anxiety, self-harm, and eating disorders — and many do not receive the help they need. Suicide is now among the leading causes of death for teenagers.
