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Mindful Youth (MY):

Mental and Emotional Strength for Everyone's Journey

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GOVERNMENT OF
MAHARASHTRA
MIMH TECHNICAL
BODY

 

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UDAAN
TECHNICAL AND
IMPLEMENTING
BODY

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TECHNICAL
AGENCIES
NIMHANS, UN
AGENCIES ETC

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COLLEGES

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LOCAL NGOS CSOS

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Our Goal

To enhance awareness, acceptance, and accessibility to mental health
issues and resources, among adolescent college students through a
networking platform, fostering a supportive environment for National
Mental Health Program Initiative

Our Approach

  • Training Peer Mentors:

    • Knowledgeable and Skilled: We train a team of peer mentors or ambassadors who are well-versed in mental health issues. These individuals receive comprehensive training in active listening and effective communication skills.

    • Empathy and Understanding: Our peer mentors are equipped to understand and empathize with their peers, fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

  • Organizing Peer Support Sessions:

    • Regular Meet-Ups: We organize regular peer support sessions, including both in-person and virtual meet-ups. These sessions provide a platform for students to seek advice, guidance, and encouragement from their peers.

    • Confidential and Safe Environment: Ensuring a confidential and non-judgmental setting is paramount. We create an atmosphere where students feel safe to share their concerns and experiences without fear of stigma or judgment.

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Why focus on adolescent?

According to WHO 2021 globally 1 in 7 individuals aged 10 19 faces a mental disorder

Depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders are prominent contributors to adolescent illness and disability.

R epresenting 13 of the global disease burden within this age 10 19 bracket

Among 15 29 year olds, suicide ranks as the 4 th primary cause of death

Failing to address mental health conditions during adolescence has
enduring consequences into adulthood, compromising both physical and mental well being and constraining opportunities for fulfilling adult lives

Adolescence is a pivotal period marked by significant physical, emotional, and social transformations Experiences like poverty, abuse, or violence heighten the risk of mental health issues in adolescents

Up to 50 of all mental health conditions start before the age of 14 years Suicide is one of the three leading causes of death among adolescents 2 3

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