Why cities matter for adolescent mental health and wellbeing

The health and wellbeing of young people during adolescence, the period between ages 10 and 19 years,1,2 constitute major determinants in their future life prospects.3 WHO estimates that 35% of the total global burden of disease can be traced back to adolescence.4,5 Promotion of good mental health among adolescents is crucial to their wellbeing, as mental health problems now account for over a third of the total burden of disease in adolescents.1,4