UNICEF in action

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Andre, 14, sits in the stands of a repurposed sports stadium in Carabayllo, a district in the north of Lima, Peru, while he waits for his scheduled appointment at the UNICEF-supported Community Mental Health Center that occupies one of the buildings.

Fighting Anxiety and Depression in Peru: One Teen's Story

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Fatu Turay with her nine grandchildren in Senthai Community, Magbema Chiefdom, Sierra Leone.

UNICEF Stresses Mental Health in State of the World's Children Report

UNICEF USA joins UNICEF in calling for action to promote good mental health for every child.
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After running away to escape an abusive home life in eastern Ukraine, 15-year-old Valia called a UNICEF-supported help line for help.

It's Okay Not To Be Okay

Children are being hit hard by the uncertainty, isolation and loss surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kids Mental Health COVID

How Parents Can Support Kids' Mental Health During COVID-19

Kids and teens struggled with stress, anxiety and depression before the pandemic. It's time for families to create a healthier new normal.
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Generation COVID: Coming of Age, Paused

More than any crisis of the past decades, the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined childhood on a global scale. While the struggles of children and young people are undeniable, so is their resilience and desire to participate in rebuilding a better future.

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A student peeks out from behind her UNICEF notebook in Mbera refugee camp in southeastern Mauritania in 2021.

Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Support Your Child's Mental Health

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Children head for home after a day of school in Niamey, the capital of Niger, in 2021.

Back to School: 9 Ways to Support Children's Mental Health

Tips for parents on how to help kids prepare for a successful return to the classroom after COVID-19 lockdowns and social isolation.
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UNICEF advocates for the rights of LGBTQ children and adolescents to grow up free from discrimination and abuse.

Queer During Quarantine: A Spotlight on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

In honor of Pride Month, UNICEF USA renews its longstanding commitment to protecting the rights of LGBTQ children and youth.
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Dwi Rizky Saputra plays with toys from a recreational kit he received for children affected by COVID-19 at his home in Jombang, Indonesia, on 22 October 2020.

Prioritizing Children's Mental Health in U.S. Foreign Assistance

The U.S. Congress introduces first-ever bipartisan legislation recognizing global need for mental health coordination and investment.
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