In his post on X about mental health problems, Ghebreyesus stated that 1 in 7 young people around the world has mental health problems and noted that suicide is the 3rd cause of death in the 15-29 age group.
Stating that the guidance of WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) shows how every country can take action to improve access to mental health services and quality of care for children and young people, Ghebreyesus said, “I believe that this guidance can inspire change.” made his assessment.