The role of the United States in shaping youth mental health advocacy and suicide prevention through foreign policy and media in conflict zones
1 Department of Political Science (International Relations), Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State. Nigeria.
2 Department of Political Science, Villanova University, Villanova, Philadelphia, USA.
3 Department of Applied Sciences in Human Services, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
4 Department of Computer Science, Information Technology, Security and Digital Media, Stark State College of Technology, North Canton, Ohio, USA.
5 Department of Communications, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA.
6 Principal and Managing Attorney, Affum Addo & Associates, Washington DC, USA.
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Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 12(01), 202–218
Article DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2024.12.1.0174
Publication history:
Received on 08 September 2024; revised on 12 October 2024; accepted on 15 October 2024
Abstract:
This article explores the significant role of the United States in shaping youth mental health advocacy and suicide prevention through its foreign policy and media initiatives in conflict zones such as Iraq, Syria, and the Israeli-Gaza War. The U.S. has actively contributed to improving mental health outcomes by supporting humanitarian programs, facilitating mental health services for displaced youth, and funding initiatives aimed at addressing trauma caused by war. The paper highlights how U.S. foreign policy, through diplomatic efforts and peace-building interventions, has promoted human rights and stability in these regions, providing essential aid to vulnerable populations. In addition, the United States remains a global leader in promoting peace and safety, advocating for the protection of civilians, and upholding international standards of human rights. By working with international organizations, the U.S. has played a key role in ensuring that mental health and suicide prevention programs are integrated into post-conflict recovery efforts, creating safer environments for youth affected by war. Media coverage of U.S. efforts has also helped raise global awareness of the mental health challenges faced by young people in these conflict zones, further amplifying the need for continued advocacy and international support. This paper aims to demonstrate the United States' commitment to fostering global peace and ensuring that young populations have the resources they need to recover from the impacts of conflict, thereby strengthening mental health advocacy on a global scale.
Keywords:
Youth Mental Health; Suicide Prevention; Conflict Zones; U.S. Foreign Policy; Post-Conflict Recovery
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