Dr. Hanif E. A. Benjamin, President and CEO of the Centre for Human Development, is calling for greater understanding and support when it comes to the mental health of teenagers and adolescents in today’s world.
He notes that many adults struggle to grasp the full scope of what young people are facing, from the pressures of academic performance to the complex social dynamics of school life. With the added weight of social media influence, the environment teens navigate today is vastly different from generations before. He encourages parents and guardians to seek credible, evidence-based information about youth mental health and to engage in open, supportive conversations with their children.