Adolescents' difficulties, strengths and feelings of insecurity: a cross-sectional descriptive survey in Finland.

The present study aimed to describe adolescents' self-reported emotional and behavioural strengths and difficulties, as well as their insecurity feeling. In addition, the aim was to examine the association with background characteristics, and explore the association between strengths and difficulties and insecurity factors. The study was conducted among 114 secondary school pupils in Finland, using an online questionnaire.

Secondary School Pupils' Mental Wellbeing Is Associated with Belonging to a Perceived Minority and Experiencing Discrimination.

Adolescents' mental health is a global issue and there is a growing interest in tackling mental health in schools. The study aimed to assess secondary school pupils' mental wellbeing and the factors related to their mental wellbeing (sociodemographic characteristics, perception of belonging to a minority, and discrimination). Data were collected from 12-17-year-old pupils of a Finnish secondary school via an online questionnaire.

Mental Health Needs of Adolescents Assessed During the Years of Global Financial Crisis: a Systematic Review.

Introduction: Mental health issues during adolescence are common and worsen when financial crisis occur across the world. Identification of mental health needs as they are expressed by adolescents themselves is important for efficient mental health promotion interventions.

Aim: This systematic review examined studies on the mental health needs among adolescents from their own perspective.