The document discusses global initiatives for adolescent mental health. It outlines key facts such as half of all mental health conditions starting by age 14 and depression being a leading cause of illness in 10-19 year olds. The WHO Director-General described a new action plan from 2013-2020 to address this long-neglected issue through strategies like promoting mental well-being during adolescence, a crucial period for social-emotional development. The plan also calls for changing stigma and expanding services.