Introduction
Youth mental health is not only a topic of scientific research interest, but it has also gained considerable public health attention. This is because of the rising rates of poor mental health among the youth and the associated devastating outcomes, such as educational difficulties, and social exclusion (Either as a research interest or a public health concern, the focus on mental health and well-being among youth has usually adopted a negative or deficit perspective, where good mental health is repeatedly assessed as lower scores on poor mental health indicators. Consequently, prevention methods and interventions that will reduce negative developmental outcomes have largely been applied. However, with the WHO’s definition, mental health, takes on a strength-based or positive connotation. Accordingly, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community” (Research indicates that risk factors, such as loneliness and isolation, bullying and substance use tend to contribute to poor mental health (Conceptually, social engagement and social conscience represent ideological forms of civic engagement, while civic action exemplifies an action-oriented form of civic engagement. Social engagement refers to young people’s interest in the activities and development of their community and the civic discussions they have with people in their immediate contexts (