{"id":2121,"date":"2024-10-10T03:11:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T03:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/?post_type=news_item&#038;p=2121"},"modified":"2024-12-10T21:17:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T21:17:05","slug":"world-mental-health-day-2024-youth-in-the-lead","status":"publish","type":"news_item","link":"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/fr\/news\/world-mental-health-day-2024-youth-in-the-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"World Mental Health Day 2024: Centering Youth Perspectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we mark <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wmhdofficial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Journ\u00e9e mondiale de la sant\u00e9 mentale<\/a><\/strong> on October 10, 2024, we&#8217;re reminded of young people&#8217;s crucial role in advancing youth mental health and shaping solutions globally. The focus on meaningful youth participation and investing in future generations has been a central theme across our recent engagements. We&#8217;re excited to build on this momentum through our new video, our latest report on youth mental and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/a><\/strong>, and a special recap of our time at the 79th UN General Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watch-our-new-video\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">Watch Our New Video!<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>3 out of 4 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1925038\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">75%<\/a>) people with mental health conditions develop them before they turn 24. That&#8217;s why the Being Initiative works to address this challenge early on \u2013 equipping young people with the skills and support they need to feel well and thrive. We work to build an ecosystem of support for and with young people by investing in research, innovation and youth-led solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more about our innovative approach? Watch our new video and join us in creating a world where youth mental health comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Being Initiative | A world where youth mental health comes first\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vRY_1uBKFi4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ql-call-to-action-block_4d12f95cedcbeb67942b2f937df90f6c\" class=\"acf-block ql-call-to-action image-contain\"><div class=\"column column-text bg-primary bg-dark\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"column-text-wrap\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-youth-mental-health-and-the-sdgs\"><strong>Youth Mental Health and the SDGs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/blog\/2024\/06\/press-release-sdg-report-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17%<\/a> of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets are on track, and with just six years remaining to meet the 2030 deadline, we must accelerate our efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of these efforts lies an often-overlooked dimension:&nbsp;youth mental health.&nbsp;In collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedgmh.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United for Global Mental Health<\/a>, we launched our new report, highlighting the vital role of youth mental health in advancing the SDGs\u2014from reducing inequalities to promoting decent work, sustainable cities, and climate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing on insights from <a href=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/fr\/country-consultations\/\">consultations<\/a> across 13 countries, the report outlines how investing in youth mental health can help build a more sustainable and equitable future for all.o Action Block<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ql-button-block_55dff882d45af85d34406ccbf3022763\" class=\"acf-block ql-button button-left\"><a class=\"ql-button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Empowering-Futures-The-Role-of-Youth-Mental-Health-in-Advancing-the-Sustainable-Development-Goals.pdf\" target=\"_self\">Lisez le rapport !<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"column column-image\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3375\" height=\"3375\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1.png 3375w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Being-SDG-Report-Post-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3375px) 100vw, 3375px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2024-un-general-assembly\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">2024 UN General Assembly<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the Being team\u2019s experience at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York City from September 19-30, 2024, it\u2019s evident that youth mental health is a critical conversation that cannot be ignored. The focus on meaningful youth participation and investing in equipping future generations were exciting themes from the week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-major-takeaways\"><strong>Three Major Takeaways<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the week, several important calls to action emerged, emphasizing the urgent need for youth participation, engagement, and prioritization. Here are our three major takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Now is the time to prioritize youth leadership<\/strong>. &#8220;We don&#8217;t want to be told that we are too young to engage in decisions that affect us,&#8221; <strong>Malavika R<\/strong>., Founder of the Informed Inquirer, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/restlessdevelopment.org\/youthpowersummit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youth Power Summit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7707-1024x868.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2123\" style=\"width:886px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7707-1024x868.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7707-500x424.jpg 500w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7707-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7707-1536x1302.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7707-2048x1736.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7707-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Malavika R. pictured second from the right, at the Youth Power Summit during UNGA 79.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Youth engagement was a key theme throughout the week and featured in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/summit-of-the-future\/declaration-on-future-generations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Declaration on Future Generations<\/a>, emphasizing more meaningful opportunities for youth to shape global decisions. It&#8217;s essential to recognize the diversity of youth and ensure underrepresented voices are heard. To amplify their impact, we must integrate youth perspectives into all efforts, starting by incorporating their voices in existing initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Locally led solutions hold the greatest potential for impact<\/strong>. \u201cIf we\u2019re making a solution that hasn&#8217;t been informed by or created by people who have experienced the problem, it\u2019s a really bad solution,\u201d <strong>Oscar Lopez III, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unausa.org\/13th-youth-observer-to-the-un\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>13th Youth Observer to the UN<\/strong><\/a><strong>, UNA-USA.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Collaboration is the best way to maximize our investments<\/strong>. Mental health is gaining attention but remains underfunded. Many initiatives are targeting various leverage points within the global development system, but to maximize impact, we must coordinate efforts, break down silos, and collaborate across sectors. We heard Ministers from multiple countries call for an end to fragmented approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-look-at-being-s-unga-2024-highlights\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-secondary-color\">A Look at Being\u2019s UNGA 2024 Highlights<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our engagements at UNGA showcased the dedication and energy of youth leaders, partners, and stakeholders who are unwavering in their commitment to advancing youth mental health around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-youth-power-summit\"><strong>Youth Power Summit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday, September 22nd, Oriana Ortiz Parrao, Being Youth Advisor, spoke at the <a href=\"https:\/\/restlessdevelopment.org\/youthpowersummit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youth Power Summit<\/a> hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fondationbotnar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fondation Botnar<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/restlessdevelopment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restless Development<\/a>. Oriana joined a panel of dedicated youth mental health advocates from the <a href=\"https:\/\/bornthisway.foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Born This Way Foundation<\/a>,.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oriana delivered a compelling message, urging global leaders to prioritize young people in mental health financing, programming, and policy. Hear her powerful remarks below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Youth Advisor Oriana Ortiz Parrao at UNGA79\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/opnCG6UmWmo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-being-the-change\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7244338402039332864\"><\/a><strong>Being the Change<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, on September 22nd, we proudly hosted <strong><em>Being the Change<\/em><\/strong> on the sidelines of UNGA 79, bringing together funders, partners, and innovators committed to addressing the pressing challenges of youth mental health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ba038953-2c83-4f0b-8128-f6fae8d066ed-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ba038953-2c83-4f0b-8128-f6fae8d066ed-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ba038953-2c83-4f0b-8128-f6fae8d066ed-500x365.jpg 500w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ba038953-2c83-4f0b-8128-f6fae8d066ed-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ba038953-2c83-4f0b-8128-f6fae8d066ed-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ba038953-2c83-4f0b-8128-f6fae8d066ed.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7791-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2126\" style=\"width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7791-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7791-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7791-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7791-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7791-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_7791-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Being team, partners, and attendees at <em>Being The Change<\/em>.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1222-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1222-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1222-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1222-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1222-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1222-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1222-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the event\u2019s key moments was a presentation by Trevor Ncube, the Zimbabwe Lead from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandchallenges.ca\/fr-ca\/\">Grands D\u00e9fis Canada<\/a>-supported innovator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samesamecollective.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SameSame (SiyaFanaFana)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Zimbabwe, levels of depression, anxiety, and suicide among LGBTQI+ youth are double that of the general population. \u201cFanaFana\u201d is an innovative digital chatbot service designed to provide mental health support to LGBTQI+ youth in Zimbabwe. Trevor shared the challenges of accessing mental health care in Zimbabwe and offered valuable lessons from his work with youth in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A5987-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2128\" style=\"width:682px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A5987-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A5987-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A5987-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A5987-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A5987-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A5987-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trevor Ncube speaking at <em>Being the Change<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A6043-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A6043-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A6043-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A6043-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A6043-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A6043-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MY8A6043-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trevor Ncube with SiyaFanaFana Founder Jonathan Mckay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-systems-change-mean-for-mental-health\"><strong>What does \u2018systems change\u2019 mean for mental health?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 25<sup>th<\/sup> Melani O\u2019Leary, Associate Director, Global Mental Health at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandchallenges.ca\/fr-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grands D\u00e9fis Canada<\/a> and Aline Cossy-Gantner, Chief Development Officer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fondationbotnar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fondation Botnar<\/a>, highlighted our approach to ecosystem-level action at an event hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funderscollaborativehub.org.uk\/collaborations\/future-mental-health-collective\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Future Mental Health Collective<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240926-WA0014-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2130\" style=\"width:433px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240926-WA0014-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240926-WA0014-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240926-WA0014-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240926-WA0014-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240926-WA0014.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Melani O\u2019Leary speaking at the Future Mental Health Collective event at UNGA 79<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nos <a href=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/fr\/approach\/\">approach<\/a> was designed to have ecosystem-level action in each of our priority countries. We fund youth mental health initiatives and actions that examine the complex environment that influences how organizations we invest in operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Underpinning our approach and ecosystem action is power shifting \u2013 so that youth and people with lived experience are leading the action and narrative shift that is important to our mobilize work. <a href=\"https:\/\/being-initiative.org\/fr\/approach\/\">Learn more about our approach!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was a dynamic discussion among funders sharing approaches and lessons learned in shifting systems. Ultimately, there was a clear recognition that there are multiple opportunities for funders to collaborate better to achieve systems change at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2024, we&#8217;re reminded of young people&#8217;s crucial role in advancing youth mental health and shaping solutions globally. 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