Authors : Nisargo Binte Nazrul

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun394

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Abstract : Adolescent mental health has emerged as a global concern, particularly in developing countries where cultural stigma, lack of awareness, and limited healthcare infrastructure create significant barriers to prevention and care. This research paper explores the urgent need for comprehensive mental health education among teenagers in developing countries, with a specific focus on Bangladesh. Drawing from global trends and local statistics, it outlines the prevalence of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, suicide, and substance abuse among teens. The study argues that mental health education is not merely an academic add-on but a life-saving intervention that can reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, foster emotional resilience, and build peer support networks. However, implementation is hindered by deep-rooted cultural taboos, insufficient teacher training, minimal government investment, and an overcrowded curriculum. This paper examines these challenges in detail and proposes multi-level solutions, including integrating mental health into school curricula, training teachers and peer leaders, launching awareness campaigns, and enacting supportive policies. Case studies and pilot programs from Bangladesh and similar countries are also reviewed to provide evidence-based insights. The conclusion reinforces the necessity of sustained, culturally sensitive mental health education to safeguard the well-being and future potential of adolescents in low-resource settings.

Keywords : Mental Health, Adolescents, Education, Developing Countries, Bangladesh, Stigma, Early Intervention, Policy, Peer Support.

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