Understanding Adolescence

Ms.Ann George
Student Advisor

As a part of the Emotional Well-Being Week, the students of Gr 7 attended an interactive session on Understanding Adolescence conducted by Dr T. Himabindu Singh. These sessions were conducted over a period of two days (Nov 22,23) in small group segments.

Growing up is both and exciting and confusing concept. Children go through an upheaval during this transition stage between childhood to adulthood; experiencing multiple changes within -physical, mental, social and emotional. Understanding the changes, preparedness to face these changes, accept them and eventually become comfortable with one’s own body was the thrust of the session.

The session covered the physical changes for both sexes along with the challenges that accompany growth.Risks that young people are exposed to, including abuse and substance abuse was also touched on to create awareness among the students. Questions and doubts that students raised were also answered during this 90-120 minute session.

(Dr.T. Himabindu Singh is, the Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, Niloufer Hospital. She represents the State of AP in Child Health and welfare programs throughout India)