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Building confidence, building the future

"The life skills course helped me communicate and interact more courageously with people at the internship," shares Haojie, 19. UNICEF and partners are promoting life skills in vocational education to equip adolescents with life skills for their future.

‘A key to open the door to the outside world’

"The life skills course transformed me into a brave, confident and optimistic person," says Junjun,16. UNICEF and the Ministry of Education are promoting life skills in vocational education across China, including through a series of dedicated courses run in schools.

Child Health and Development

Challenges, China has made remarkable progress in the past 30 years in improving child and maternal health. However, there is still work to be done to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and China’s Healthy China 2030 Action Plan. The major challenges UNICEF, the Government of China, and partners are working...

12 October 2021

Harnessing the uplifting power of music

What would you do to boost your mental health if you felt anxious, worried or depressed? For many people, music is often high on the list, because the right melody and lyrics can soothe and heal a worrying mind. A group of young people have taken it to another level. Supported by UNICEF, they rewrote the lyrics of...

12 October 2021

We need everyone to help break the silence around mental health – UNICEF

BEIJING, 12 October 2021 – At an event held today, UNICEF called for societies to listen to young people, who are increasingly raising their voices for mental health, and to commit to supporting their psychological well-being. The event was co-hosted by the National Center for Mental Health and UNICEF China, with ...

12 October 2021

The making of A Stronger You

12 October 2021

A Stronger You music video

Lyrics：Perry Kan, Li Simo, Wang Zelong, Yu Xinwei, 小末子Sophies Composing：Dieter Bohlen Performance：Perry Kan, Li Simo, Wang Zelong, Yu Xinwei, Siena Wu Arrangement：Yang Bowen (Radiax) Lyrics: I used to think that there was magic That could make all my troubles go away But as I grow up, I realise the world doesn’t work that way and I feel small …

Flagship report

12 October 2021

The State of the World's Children 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children. But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long. The State of the World’s Children 2021 examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. It focuses o...

Flagship report

11 October 2021

The State of the World's Children 2021 Executive Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised huge concerns for the mental health of an entire generation of children and young people and parents and caregivers. But the pandemic may represent only the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long. For the first time in its history, The State of...

06 October 2021

#StrongerMindStrongerYou

Mental health and well-being of adolescents is critical for fostering individuals as they transition from childhood to adulthood. This transition lays the foundation for healthy and productive lives.  An estimated 13 per cent of adolescents aged 10-19 live with a diagnosed mental disorder globally. UNICE...

29 September 2021

Challenges and solving problems

Life can be full of ups and downs. We all face challenges, some big and some small. So we need to become problem solvers. 1. Calm your mind You may be feeling helpless, angry, worried, or sad, which is completely normal. Actively calming your mind when experiencing these emotions can help. You can place one hand o...

29 September 2021

Relationships

As we’ve already mentioned here , healthy relationships help make a mind healthy. Here are five tips to help you keep relationships positive, even when that might not be easy. TIP 1: 5-MINUTE CHATS Talk to people you live with - even a five-minute chat can help your relationship. Mealtimes are a great time to conn...