The study examines mental health as a key developmental resource that enhances the quality of human and social capital and influences young people's ability to translate their knowledge, skills, and potential into learning, productivity, innovation, and community engagement.
It provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of mental health and psychological wellbeing among Arab youth by exploring their everyday experiences and analyzing the impact of family, educational, and digital environments, social stigma, policies, and institutions on their experiences of learning, employment, and personal development.
Building on these insights, the study presents a development-oriented framework to support institutions and policymakers in designing programs and initiatives that are more responsive to young people's needs and better positioned to invest in their potential and futur