
Being’s report, “Mapping Youth Mental Health Landscapes: Local Insights from 13 Countries,” reveals key challenges and opportunities from consultations with young people and mental health experts in Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam. From family dynamics to academic pressure, stigma, and social media, the report dives into some of the country’s most pressing mental health drivers of youth mental health.
The report details the collaborative research effort by Being, led by landscape analysis country partners in the 13 countries. From stakeholder consultations, desk research, and consensus-building with various experts, including young people and community representatives, the year-long effort identified critical mental health issues, drivers, and strategies for collaboration and action.