Children and young people need your support
Rates of mental illness are rising faster in children and young people than in adults, with depression being the leading cause of disability worldwide. A new approach is urgently needed to prevent, detect early, and reduce depression in young people.
1 in 5
Children and young people in 2023 had a probably mental health disorder
75%
Of people with a mental health problem develop it before age 24
50-75%
Of adolescents experience a relapse of depression even after initial treatment
3x
Greater risk of depression in adulthood following depression in adolescence
There are many ways your donations help
- Accelerate mental health innovations: Support the translation of research into practical solutions that improve young people’s mental health.
- Integrate diverse research: Help us connect findings from genetics, neuroscience, and emerging technologies to uncover new ways to identify and treat mental health issues.
- Create supportive communities: Your donations help build networks that unite researchers, young people, and families, fostering collaboration and innovation in mental health care.
- Drive positive change: Fund our efforts to share new insights and resources that empower young people and promote mental wellbeing.
Donate Today
By donating today, you can help create a better future for young people. If you’d like to discuss your donation, email us at contact@ypmh.org
