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Now is the most important time to focus on teen mental health
Adolescence is both a time of profound human potential and of acute vulnerability. That’s because adolescence is a time of dynamic brain development that sets the scene for adult wellbeing. It is also the peak age of onset of most mental health problems, again with massive implications for an individual and for future generations.
This June marks the 45th anniversary of the 1976 student uprising in Soweto, where children lost their lives while standing up against the apartheid government for the right to equal education. Decades later, every youth month, a vital question remains: Have we made strides in ensuring that the voice of the youth is truly heard?
A recent study into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental wellbeing paints a bleak global picture. Thankfully, there are solutions writes Dr Seranne Motilal, a mental wellbeing expert and clinician at Discovery Vitality.
Discovery Vitality to reward members who attend to their mental health
By Karishma Dipa
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The Covid-19 pandemic might have placed more attention on the importance of mental health, but experts still believe not enough is being done to improve the struggles of the mind.
In a bid to address this, Discovery Vitality has established their Vitality Mental Wellbeing programme.
This campaign seeks to reward their members with Discovery Miles for taking proactive steps towards their mental health and overall well-being.
This includes, among others, those who track their mindful minutes and sleep goals on partner apps, including Headspace, Calm, The Mindfulness App and buddhify, in the Vitality Active Rewards platform.