[World Council of Churches] A working group of the World Council of Churches’ Commission of the Churches on Health and Healing has released a message, “A call for cross-generational action on the Mental Health of Youth.”
The WCC observed Aug. 12 as an Ecumenical International Youth Day with the theme “Journey of Justice, Peace and Unity: A Call to End Violence.” An online event highlighting the experiences and resilience of young people and children living amidst conflict emphasized the urgent need for peace and support.
“The issues regarding mental health in youth are expressed in various forms of behavior such as panic attacks, addictions, eating disorders, disruption to education and learning, and the lack of coping skills,” the message said.
The message also notes the impact of technology. “Technology helps maintain connections, communication, and relationships, and helps find support networks that may not exist locally.” Yet technology can increase social isolation.
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