Prevention works best when it starts early. Adolescence is a crucial window of opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth health by reducing alcohol-related harms.
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New @HBSCstudy & WHO/Europe report reveals concerning trend: e-cigarette use surpasses conventional cigarette use among European adolescents. We must act to protect youth health.
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Alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis.

Our new WHO/Europe/HBSC Study report on adolescent substance abuse shows over half of 15-year-olds surveyed have experimented with alcohol. 1-in-5 have recently used e-cigarettes.

The risks to young people are clear.

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🍎 🎾 👟 👧 🧒🏾 We are pleased to announce the launch of The Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study 2022 at an online webinar on Thursday 2nd May at 10:00am. Register➡️ ticketsource.eu/university-of-…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasises the vital role of #mentalhealth in enhancing quality of life and fostering social cohesion. Discover insights from the latest #HBSCEngland study on mental well-being, based on data from over 5000 adolescents aged 11, 13 & 15: hbscengland.org/factsheets-and…

2014-2022 data reveals a gradual decline in bullying among boys, while the rates for girls have remained constant. Monitoring these patterns is vital to refining anti-bullying initiatives & ensuring they remain effective. #AdolescentHealth bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

Overall, 16% of adolescents have experienced cyberbullying. The impacts of such experiences are profound, necessitating a robust response to support affected individuals. #AdolescentHealth bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

Overall, 8% of boys & 5% of girls reported bullying others at school regularly. Targeted strategies are needed to address these issues & support the well-being of all students. #AdolescentHealth bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

Cyberbullying victimisation is rising for most adolescents. Let's create adaptable online safety solutions to protect young people. #AdolescentHealth bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

Cyberbullying perpetration has increased from 2018 to 2022, particularly among boys. It's time to intensify our efforts with focused anti-cyberbullying programs to keep pace with the changing ways teens interact online. #StopCyberbullying #AdolescentHealth

Boys report higher rates of peer violence, including bullying and fighting, underscoring the need for gender-sensitive approaches to prevention.

How can we better tailor our interventions to address these disparities? bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

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Overall trends show a modest dip in fighting among boys but a worrying rise among younger girls. Understanding these trends is crucial for targeted violence prevention. #AdolescentHealth bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

Overall, 14% of boys & 6% of girls report frequent involvement in physical fights. Rates are highest among younger groups & decline with age. Let's intervene early & promote peaceful conflict resolution skills. #AdolescentHealth bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

Every young person deserves to thrive in a safe environment.

Collaborative efforts are vital to combating adolescent bullying and fostering resilience: bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

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Such an urgent issue, with often dangerous consequences for young people who are targeted.

The latest edition of the HBSC Study - issued with WHO/Europe - underscores how urgent it is for bullying to be effectively tackled as the danger to health and wellbeing that it is. ⬇️

Peer violence among adolescents shows significant variability across Europe, Central Asia & Canada.

Understanding these patterns is crucial for targeted interventions. Let's work together to create safer environments for our youth. HBSC Study
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1 in 10 adolescents report being bullied, a reminder of the urgent need for supportive and safe educational environments: who.int/europe/news/it…

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Our latest report sheds light on the concerning rise of cyberbullying among adolescents. Learn more and discover how we can create safer environments for young people. #YouthWellbeing bit.ly/hbsc-vol2

🔍 New @HBSCstudy report reveals that overall, around 1 in 8 adolescents admit to cyberbullying peers. As digital interactions grow, so does the urgency to combat online bullying. It's time for action.

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