Campaign

In the lead up to International Youth Day 2014, UN DESA held a two month online campaign aimed at raising awareness about the issue of youth and mental health. Under the tagline Mental Health Matters, young people were asked to submit their artwork, poetry, films, stories and photos to the campaign. Over 2000 followers, 200 submissions and 150 events took place. You can see selected submissions in the material below.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the International Youth Day 2014 Mental Health Matters Campaign.

'Mental Health Matters: The social inclusion of youth with mental health conditions' UN DESA  publication

'My Mental Health Matters' - Campaign submission booklet       

 
Mental Health Matters Youth Day Art showcase #1

Mental Health Matters Youth Day Art showcase #2

Mental Health Matters Youth Day Film submissions

Mental Health Matters Youth Day Public Service Annoucement from Brandon Marshall, NFL Player