The growing number of adolescents in Ernacula is faced with the problems of relationships and drug abuse, which appear as growing mental health problems, says Dr. Daya Pascal, consulting psychiatrist and node officer, district program of mental health, Ernakulam. Adolescent suicide also added.
Problems with mental health and suicide risks in all age groups grow, she said. “The alarming and concerning it is that you can see in younger age groups, the reasons are problems with drug abuse and relationship problems. We have identified these problems as emerging reasons in the period after Kovice. The dependence is not only related to the abuse of addictive substances, but also the Internet and cyber dependence,” Daya Hinduii.
According to her, while enforcement of law makes his problems concerning drug abuse, he is not enough. “We also have to focus on open interviews about drug relations and abuse. In fact, we are fine to organize classes for children who study in the tenth grade and higher. But that is not enough. Daya.
The lastness that these problems are part of mental health emphasized the need to stop ignoring them. “It is high time to start talking about relationships. Children are more exposed to these days and do not know how to deal with relationships, disintegrations or end the relationship. But no one is interested in these questions. Most of the schools will discourage me about talking about relations.
Those in Maithri, a non -governmental organization based in Kochi (NGO) who work on suicide prevention, also observed a recent shift in the nature of the call that it receives from the adolescents. Relations and drug abuse are some of the new mental health problems among adolescents and young people. “Problems with relationships are related to romantic partnerships and friendships. For children, you don’t have someone they can call” beasts “the main problem. Other problems include drug abuse, cyberbullying, bullying and ogrging in schools and universities, ”said Lenita Annamma Joseph, former director of Maithri.
The organization, which has about 40 volunteers, is also trying to deal with an increase in emergency calls from people with suicidal tendencies. Every day they receive calls ranging from 10 to 15, while the average call duration is 30 minutes. Maithri, a chapter Kochi “Berifrievers Worldwide”, provides support without cost and can be achieved all days from 10:00 to 19:00
Mental health support is available continuously. Call 14416 and contact the advisor. Maithri is achieved at 0484-2540530.
Published – 10 September 2025 9:59
