• Are physically healthy and make positive health choices
• Have good mental Health
• Have a positive approach and respectful approach to relationships and sexual health
• Are enjoying play, recreation, sport, arts, culture and nature  

 

Being active and healthy is a significant contributor to overall wellbeing. The majority of children and young people in Ireland enjoy good health. However, we have some significant health challenges, including obesity, substance misuse and mental health:

 

• 6% of 13-year-olds are obese7 and a further 20% are overweight;
• 20% of 16-year-olds are weekly drinkers;8
• 75% of mental health disorders emerge before the age of 25.9

 

The aims are that all children and young people are physically healthy and able to make positive health choices, have good mental health, have a positive and respectful approach to relationships and sexual health, and that their lives are enriched through the enjoyment of play, recreation, sports, arts, culture and nature.