When considering adolescents and their mental health, I reflect on how frequently their mental health challenges are dismissed, leading to feelings of shame regarding their experiences. Often, their struggles are deemed as insignificant due to their youth, resulting in neglect. Yet, it is during this crucial developmental stage that if we do not listen, we leave them vulnerable to a range of mental health issues as they transition into adulthood.
Jose Vigil KhardewsawCounselling Psychologist
Adolescents' mental health and well-being are the cornerstone of their future resilience and success. Nurturing their emotional strength in their early period empowers them to understand life's challenges with grace. Investing in adolescents' mental health is not just a priority; it's a foundational necessity for building a thriving society. As a psychologist, I believe that fostering adolescents' well-being is an investment in our collective future.
Sanyukta AgrawalCounselling Psychologist
Adolescence is a big time for changes and growth, adolescents go through a period of physical, emotional, and social changes. They search for a sense of personal identity through an exploration of personal values, beliefs and goals. They often explore who they are as individuals and seek to establish a sense of self and may experiment different roles, activities and behaviour that would suit them best and to fit into society demands. During this stage, it is crucial for adolescents to have a supportive social networks that would encourage them for a healthy exploration of their identity. Taking care of their mental health during this stage helps them to develop healthy coping mechanisms, build resilience, make healthy choices, have a level of confidence, adaptation to new environment, establish positive habits for the future and making a contribution to the society. It sets the foundation for their overall well-being as they grow into maturity.
Rose Mary Badahun ShanpruCounselling Psychologist
Adolescence is a critical stage of life and is marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes, making it imperative to prioritize mental well-being. Adolescence is a period of heightened vulnerability to mental health. Addressing these challenges early on can prevent them from escalating into more severe conditions in adulthood.
Naphi Sabet S. LaitthmaCounselling Psychologist
Your mental health is as distinct as you are because you are courageous, strong, attractive, and one-of- a-kind’. To the beautiful souls out there,You are our future. In life everyone has to go through many ups and downs but it’s always about not giving up .Get moving if you can’t fly. Move just a bit instead of running. By all means, keep moving even if you are unable to walk or crawl because a small move is also a progress.Remember Never are you by yourself for we are with you and keep in mind that asking for help and guidance is not a sign of weakness.Remember- “YOU ARE NEVER A BURDEN“
Cheryl Vialene SohliyaCounselling Psychologist
