What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify and map the mental health stressors impacting adolescents in low- and middle-income countries.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Youth under pressure: mapping the mental health stressors in adolescents from low-to middle-income countries

Key Points

To identify and map the mental health stressors impacting adolescents in low- and middle-income countries.
Workshop held in Nairobi, January 2024
Participants used a rapid consensus method to prioritize stressors
Emphasis on stressors specific to low- and middle-income contexts
Key youth mental health stressors highlighted during the workshop
Participants agreed on the need for further research in identified areas
Findings will guide future studies on adolescent mental health

Abstract

Adolescence is widely recognized as a high-pressure life stage, yet most evidence on what drives that stress comes from high-income countries. To help close this gap for low- and middle-income countries, HSRC researchers and partners convened a workshop in Nairobi in January 2024. Using a rapid consensus method, participants prioritized youth mental health stressors that warrant further research.

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