Improving Teen Mental Health in Peru

When deep-seated hostilities between fans of rival soccer teams caused bullying and mistreatment among students at a secondary school in Pucallpa, a city in eastern Peru, teachers and students came together to address mental health issues and prevent teen suicide. "It got so serious that some students ended up going to health centers for help," says Manases, a fifth year student and head prefect. "The solution we found for teachers and students who wanted real change was to work with UNICEF." That support included workshops for parents and teachers to help them better understand the pressures students face, and strategies for how to help. UNICEF and partners are implementing the "Secondary Schools That Care for Their Health" program in North Lima and Ucayali schools and health centers, providing support and timely care for students at risk. Help is available. Speak with someone today. In the U,S,. Call or Text 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7. Subscribe to UNICEF USA's YouTube Channel for the latest updates. To learn more about UNICEF and UNICEF USA, visit: https://www.unicefusa.org Read our stories about UNICEF in action: https://www.unicefusa.org/stories Follow UNICEF USA here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicefusa Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/unicefusa.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNICEF-USA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unicefusa