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16-18 Years

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    ‘Do all boys do it?’

    Sraboni Bhattacharya | Aug 25th, 2020
    Rohan (13) overheard the word masturbation at school and was clueless what it meant and why his seniors assumed that all people of his age do it. He comes home and catches his elder brother Reyansh off guard with his curiosity. Did he get answers to all his questions? The senior group talk  Eighth graders Continue reading...
  • Teen mental health guide by TeenBook

    When do you know something is wrong? Understanding mental health

    Team Teenbook | On 07-08-2024
    Akshay had a workshop in his school today on mental health, where the guest speaker emphasized that students should focus on their mental health and make it a priority. But this left Akshay with many questions. What does focusing on mental health mean? How can you tell if your mental health needs attention? What are Continue reading...
  • Teens managing stress

    How can I handle my emotions?

    Disha | On 22-07-2024
    Hey Disha, I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately. There are days when I get super emotional, like when I miss my school bus, forget my homework, and then argue with my best friend—all in one day! Everything just piles up, and I can’t control my emotions. How can I stay in control of my feelings Continue reading...
  • Mental health support and resources for teens

    What is mental health: A lesson from Bollywood!

    Team TeenBook | On 16-07-2024
    Rehan was more excited than usual to reach school and talk to his gang (Mehul, Ria, Shanaya, Nitin, Adya) at the canteen about a movie he saw last night. Rehan’s gang had a ritual of discussing movies and series they watch and dissecting them bit by bit, discussing what they like, what they hate, and Continue reading...
  • Teen learning about empathy and compassion

    Why don’t we get people at times: Understanding Empathy

    Shreya | On 12-07-2024
    Aarav, Riya and Rohan’s lunchtime debate takes an unexpected turn as they try to figure out the secret to stronger friendships and better understanding in their everyday lives. Want to figure this out too? Listen in to their Canteen talk.     Aarav and Riya were still buzzing from their last debate with Rohan about Continue reading...
  • Tips for dealing with life's hardships

    Why is my life so hard!

    Shreya | On 08-07-2024
    Raghav didn’t make the cricket team. How did he handle the disappointment, and what valuable lessons did he learn along the way? Dive into this week’s edition to explore Raghav’s journey as he shares a heartfelt page from his diary.   Dear diary,  Today was tough. I mean, seriously tough. Life feels like one of Continue reading...
  • How to cope with emotional confusion

    I feel so lost

    Shreya | On 18-06-2024
    Meet Aditi, a 17-year-old girl, a happy go lucky person with a vibrant personality. Lately, she’s been feeling unsure about herself. Who is she, and what does she want for her future? All her friends seem very sure of who they are and what they want to do. Shouldn’t she have also figured it out Continue reading...
  • what is wellbeing in children

    Are you okay? Understanding well-being

    Team TeenBook | On 17-05-2024
    Siyona casually asks Aarushi, her classmate, “Hey, how’s it going? You good?” But before she knows it, Aarushi is in tears. Siyona is puzzled – Aarushi seemed fine a minute ago. But there’s clearly something deeper bothering her. It’s a reminder that even when we seem okay on the surface, we might be struggling emotionally. Continue reading...
  • I failed my exams, what do I do?

    Disha | On 13-05-2024
    Hi Disha. I just checked out my midterm results and they’re… not good. I am freaking out. How will I tell my parents? What should I do? Please help! Arin, 14 Lucknow.     Hey there! So, you got the news about your midterms, huh? Well, grab a seat and lend me your ear, because Continue reading...
  • ‘I felt embarrassed’

    Kartik | On 01-05-2024
    Kartik (16) recalls his first day in school when everyone laughed at him and teased him by calling names. What exactly happened? He shares his story with TeenBook.  First day of school  Every person in the room laughed at me, except the teacher.  I was on the verge of tears. I kept looking down wondering Continue reading...