Mental Health Challenges: A Study on College going Adolescents at Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Author: Roja Ghosh, Sarita Mishra and Heleena Jati

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Abstract

Mental health is an essential component for well being. The contemporary world has been changing with invention, technology, life style and also create lots of challenges in different spheres. The young energy must be invested in now research, acquiring the skills for industrial requirements and develop competency for the new world. The adolescent age is one of most important phases of life which is the real formative year. This phase of life requires specific attention for the mental health. According to world health organization mental health is a state of well being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work with productivity and is able to make contribution to his on her community. Infact mental health depends on many factors including genetics, life experiences, environmental factors and social determinants of health. So, it is highly relevant to understand adolescent health and address the issues related to adolescent mental health. This study has been conducted among the college going adolescents Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The article deals with the concept of mental health, issues related to mental health and adolescent problems. The challenges of the study include lack of time and lack of cooperation of samples as they are reluctant to spare their time and also personal issues which causes mental depression. This study will throw a light to the researchers and society to understand the adolescent problem, issues and their needs. If these problems can be stressed only then the adolescents challenges can be addressed.

Keywords

Mental health, Adolescent age, Well being, Stress, Depressions

Conclusion

Mental health is the highest quality life indication of every human being. When the mental health and well being is maintained then the quality of life improved. It is evident that mental health affects day to day life, relationships and physical health. Once the imbalance arises it continues and directly and indirectly it affects the life. Adolescent period is considered to be the period of instability so it needs to be given special attention by parents, teachers and community too. It is the most important formative years of life. The study on the adolescent boys and girls provides an interesting facts related to their adolescent problems stress, instability of mind and their life style facts. The following key findings are the facts which will help in preventing the mental health problems. The awareness programs for adolescents and parents, educating the parents and attention of authorities will help in managing the adolescent age and issues of adolescent. The adolescent age is the most significant years of life. It must be nurtured, cared and trained for a better future citizen.

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How to cite this article

Roja Ghosh, Sarita Mishra and Heleena Jati (2023). Mental Health Challenges: A Study on College going Adolescents at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 1261-1267.