ObjectiveTo assess health information needs, preferred information sources, and willingness to engage in health promotion among older adolescents (15–19 years) in Geneva, Switzerland.MethodsData were collected from 950 adolescents (aged 15–19 years) between October and November 2023 in Geneva, using a classroom-based online survey.ResultsAdolescents expressed interest across a wide range of health topics, with Sleep receiving the highest average score. Girls expressed greater information needs in areas such as mental health, diet and self-perception, and interest generally increased with age. No significant differences were observed between public and private school students. Family remained the preferred source for diet, self-perception and safety/risk-taking, whereas social media was most used for environment, self-perception and social life. Overall, 32.6% of participants reported high readiness (scores 7–10) to engage in health promotion activities.ConclusionsOne-third of adolescents indicated strong willingness to participate in health promotion, highlighting an opportunity to involve them directly in public health initiatives. Parents remained key and trusted sources of information, underscoring the need to support them with accurate knowledge and communication tools. Strengthening educational and communication strategies, particularly within primary care and school health services, can enhance adolescents' access to reliable information, support informed decision-making, and improve overall well-being.

The mental health consequences of war on children are well-documented, with early research emphasizing the critical role of caregiver presence in mitigating trauma. However, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine presents a novel context, requiring renewed investigation of the differential impact of direct war exposure and displacement on child and adolescent well-being. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 222 participants aged 7-21years from Poland, Ukraine, and displaced Ukrainian populations (March 2024-March 2025, Poland/Ukraine). Depressive and trauma symptoms were assessed using standardized questionnaires. Results showed that trauma symptoms linked to war witnessing varied by gender, country, and hobbies, with displaced children exhibiting the highest co-occurrence of depression and trauma. Engaging in hobbies was associated with fewer and weaker symptoms, suggesting a protective effect. This study underscores the urgent need for preventive mental health interventions targeting children affected by the war. Our findings suggest that displaced children are at particularly high risk for depression, highlighting the importance of early screening and intervention. Specifically, we propose implementing school-based programs in regions hosting refugees that incorporate hobby engagement, trauma-informed care training for teachers and caregivers, and family-based interventions to address cultural integration.

IntroductionElectronic dance music (EDM) festivals are associated with recreational drug use and medical emergencies, yet comparative data on the severity of festival-related overdoses are limited. This study compared hospital outcomes, particularly critical care utilization, between patients transported from the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) and those with non–festival-related overdoses during the same period.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults (≥18 years) presenting with drug or alcohol overdose to an urban tertiary care teaching hospital between May 17, 2019, and May 20, 2024. Patients were classified as EDC-related or non-EDC based on electronic medical record documentation. Group differences were assessed using chi-square and independent t-tests. Logistic regression evaluated predictors of intensive care unit (ICU) admission.ResultsOf 1127 hospital admissions, 103 met eligibility criteria; 40 (38.80%) were EDC-related and 63 (61.20%) were non-EDC. EDC-related patients were younger (32.40 ± 8.50 vs. 44.30 ± 11.60 years, p < 0.001) but did not differ significantly from non-EDC patients in sex distribution, drug use patterns, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, or QT intervals. ICU admission was higher among EDC-related patients compared with non-EDC patients (77.50% vs. 44.40%, p < 0.001). No significant differences were observed in total hospital length of stay, ICU length of stay, or mortality between groups. Logistic regression showed age and EDC status as the significant predictors of ICU admission.BMI demonstrated a borderline association whereas sex, QT interval, were not independently associated with ICU admission.ConclusionEDC-related overdose patients had markedly higher likelihood of ICU admission compared with non-EDC overdose patients, despite similar clinical characteristics on presentation. The findings highlight the disproportionate resource burden associated with EDM festivals and underscore the need for enhanced harm-reduction strategies, improved on-site medical triage, and proactive planning by local hospitals and emergency services.