"Empowering Youth: Building Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions through Community Profiling," Siya Chohan student of UPES, Dehradoon and Nada Volunteer In our late teens, while my friends turned to smoking weed, I stood firm in my decision to abstain. Despite their respect for my choice, I couldn't ignore the toll weed was taking on their health and behavior. Concerned by their growing lethargy and detachment, I took a stand and voiced my worries. Thankfully, they listened, and together, we sought out healthier alternatives like hiking and sports to replace their weed habit. Through open conversations and professional support, we navigated a challenging journey marked by relapses and doubts, but ultimately, persistence led to their recovery. This experience taught me the value of compassion and perseverance in helping others overcome addiction, and it deepened my commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. Reflecting on today's Youth Forum, led by Mr. Shabab A...
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Teen Deaths in India- Figures provided in the HT article related to teen deaths (Self
Harm) are really alarming and provide a new window to look at our National
health priorities for young people once again.Today we can see around how stereotypes about people with
mental health problems, including alcohol dependence, are portrayed in movies,
mass media and press, with the use of derogatory terms such as “psycho” or
“nuts” or in Hindi “Paagal”. We see depictions of them as
being violent and dangerous people. This portrayal of mental health in popular culture becomes a major source
of stress for young people effected and affected by mental illness
and addiction. The young people are going through personal crises beyond these manifestations.
The Young India has been ignored. These socially transmitted conditions and
crisis are not addressed adequately by people around them and policy makers.
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