Contrary to a widespread stereotype, the world of young people is profoundly marked by the experience of vulnerability, disability, sickness and suffering. In many countries, there are – especially among the young – increasing levels of psychological suffering, depression, mental illness and eating disorders, linked to experiences of profound unhappiness or to the inability to find a place within society; nor should one forget the tragic phenomenon of suicides. The young who experience these various trials, together with their families, count on the support of Christian communities, but these communities are not always adequately equipped to welcome them.
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