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Youth mental health requires holistic social and economic approaches
Specialists and youth representatives are calling for a holistic approach to mental health, emphasizing that wellbeing is influenced by social, economic, and family environments rather than just individual conditions. During the 2026 Youth Debate Forum in Mexico, participants highlighted that factors such as inequality, violence, lack of opportunity, and limited access to healthcare significantly impact the mental health of young people.
In Mendoza, Argentina, eleven specialized mental health centers provide outpatient care for children and adolescents aged 0 to 17. These facilities offer multidisciplinary support, including artistic and recreational workshops, as well as guidance for parents on topics like technology and nutrition, operating under provincial and national mental health laws.
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Dirección de Salud Mental y Consumos Problemáticos · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Elías Montán · FUDEC · Mendoza · Mexico · Ruth Silva Andraca · Uniandes · Voces Jóvenes MX · Voces del Futuro Nezahualcóyotl
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] FUDEC organized a discussion titled 'What does Dominican youth want?' to address the aspirations and challenges of young people in the country. porelojodelacerradura.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Elías Montán, creator of the Plenitud platform, emphasized the need for Dominican youth to develop clear goals and values during the Plenitud 2026 Summit. elnuevodiario.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Decisiones con Futuro' forum was coordinated by the Ecuadorian national government and Uniandes. www.elheraldo.com.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The forum aimed to reflect on the importance of evidence-based sexual and reproductive education. www.elheraldo.com.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Experts Juan Leoner Brito and Edith Ciprián proposed a sociological approach to understand the diverse interests of Dominican youth. porelojodelacerradura.com.do