Europe must act sooner to tackle youth mental health challenges, report urges
Europe must act sooner to tackle youth mental health challenges, report urges
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For every euro invested in mental well-being programs, up to €24 is saved through reduced healthcare and social costs.
This article is part of our special report Prevention, promotion and impact, how Europe can improve youth mental health.
A new report by the Z Zurich Foundation highlights the urgent need to address Europe’s growing youth mental health crisis. With one in six young Europeans facing mental health challenges and the economic burden surpassing €600 billion annually, the report underscores the critical importance of early intervention through prevention and promotion over treatment.