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Research Paper | Nursing | Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026 | Pages: 1094 - 1097 | India
A School-Based Approach to Explore Dimensions of Psychological Issues and Challenges faced by Adolescents Studying in a Selected School of New Delhi
Abstract: Adolescence is a critical transition period in which several biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes take place. The worldwide data shows an increase in the prevalence of mental health issues in childhood and adolescence and the percentage of those afflicted. The present study was undertaken with the objectives to i) Identify the current mental health issues among adolescent students ii) Assess the contributing factors for mental health issues iii) Identify the perceived solutions for dealing with mental health issues. A cross-sectional descriptive research design with survey approach was used among 183 adolescents studying in IX -X Std at a selected school of New Delhi. Warwick Edinburg Mental Well-being Scale was used as the primary tool for data collection. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used for data collection. Frequency, Percentage and Standard Deviation were used for Descriptive analysis and Chi square for Inferential analysis. Results revealed that more than 36% of students scored less than 40 in WEMES which is suggestive of clinical depression. Financial, relationship and discrimination issues were pointed as the major contributing factors for this by participants. Many students expressed their concern related to fights in the family, feeling of suffocation and pressure from the family as well as less support. There was no significant statistical association of their demographic variables with their mental wellbeing score. Alarming factor is that only 22% have some strategies to cope with their stressful situations. Study concluded that it is important to help adolescents to develop good mental health because many health behaviour and habits that are established in the adolescent years will be carried over into adult years. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. The study emphasizes the role of schools and parents in supporting them by fostering strong relationships and protective factors which will help them to grow.
Keywords: Dimensions of psychological issues and challenges, Adolescent school children, Contributing factors for mental health, perceived solutions
How to Cite?: Manjulekshmy G., Manju S K, Chandrakala Bisht, "A School-Based Approach to Explore Dimensions of Psychological Issues and Challenges faced by Adolescents Studying in a Selected School of New Delhi", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1094-1097, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26116191614, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26116191614