Contributors to positive mental health among youth: a qualitative study in British Columbia, Canada.

ABSTRACT: The mental health of youth aged 15-25 is a growing public health concern worldwide, signalling the need for expanded and innovative responses. Approaches to addressing this issue have prioritized treatment and recovery at the individual level, with limited attention to the broader contexts that shape mental health and illness. This study sought to explore youths' perspectives on positive mental health and its determinants. Drawing on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with a diverse sample of youth aged 15-25 (n = 35) from British Columbia, Canada, data underwent thematic analysis guided by a socio-ecological mental health promotion (MHP) framework. Analysis yielded three interconnected themes: (i) perspectives shaped by broader social discourses, (ii) cultivating belonging, and (iii) cr

SUBMITTER: Chaplin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12304415 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature