Experts highlight emerging mental health concerns in adolescents

Why does a single mark in exams, a social media post, or a moment of failure feel overwhelming to adolescents today? At what point does everyday stress turn into something deeper? Experts at a symposium in Hyderabad said these experiences often signal underlying mental health challenges shaped by changing social expectations, stigma and limited access to timely support.

The panel discussion, held as part of a symposium on ‘Addressing adolescent mental health using life skills education’ organised by the George Institute for Global Health, brought together practitioners and policymakers to examine not only what adolescents are going through, but also how society is responding.