Our future: A Lancet Commission on adolescent health and wellbeing
HOSTED BY:
University College London
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
WHEN:
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
09:00 – 17:30 BST, Reception to follow
WHERE:
UCL Institute of Child Health
Kennedy Lecture Theatre, 30 Guilford St. London WC1N 1EH (map)
Presenters and speakers include:
Carmen Barroso - International Planned Parenthood Federation
Anthony Costello - World Health Organization
Lola Dare - CHESTRAD
Robin Gorna - PMNCH
Richard Horton - The Lancet
George Patton - University of Melbourne
Kikelomo Taiwo - Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
Russell Viner - University College London
Adolescence is a critical time of formative growth to achieve human potential, a fascinating period of profound physical, psychological, and emotional change. It is a life stage marked by both vulnerability and opportunity. As adolescents develop, they reach for engagement beyond their families, and a greater sense of place in the world. The decisions they make, and habits they form, can determine their health and wellbeing for a lifetime. Investments in adolescent health and wellbeing are therefore critical. They are also key to sustainable development.
Our Future: A Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing report brings together perspectives from public health, economics, political and social science, behavioural science and neuroscience and provides recommendations for action to protect and promote the health, wellbeing and potential of the largest generation in human history.
Copies of the Commission report will be available at the symposium. A copy of this notice, can be downloaded here.
Please email lancetadolescent@gmmb.com with any questions.
