Agenda Gap
Agenda Gap is a dynamic research and intervention initiative. The core aim of Agenda Gap is to empower youth with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for policies that foster mental health and equity for youth and their communities.
Agenda Gap at a Glance
Agenda Gap provides youth with the tools and opportunities to actively engage in the policy-making process, aligning decisions with their needs and advancing mental health and well-being.
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Related Publications
Frontiers in Public Health | 2023
Protecting and promoting the mental health of youth under 30 years of age is a priority, globally. Yet investment in mental health promotion, which seeks to strengthen the determinants of positive mental health and wellbeing, remains limited relative to prevention, treatment, and recovery.
International Journal of Mental Health Systems | 2020
Mental health challenges are a leading health concern for youth globally, requiring a comprehensive approach incorporating promotion, prevention, and treatment within a healthy public policy framework.
Equipping youth for meaningful policy engagement: an environmental scan
International Journal of Health Promotion | 2019
To better address the mental health and substance use crises facing youth globally, a comprehensive approach, inclusive of mental health promotion is needed. A key component of mental health promotion is policy intervention to address the social and structural determinants of health.