Between childhood and adulthood, adolescence is a

critical transition phase that causes huge physical and psychological

changes in youngsters. There are "increasing potential, capacities,
aspirations, enthusiasm and creativity, but there is also considerable
vulnerability" during this crucial time.

ADOLESCENCE
POPULATION
5.5 MILLION
ADOLESCENTS

WHAT PREVALENCE OF STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, PREVALENCE OF BULLYING, FORM 1-5, 2017 (%)
INFLUENCE 13-17-YEAR-OLDS, 2017 (%)

ADOLESCENCE? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

MENTAL HEALTH
18.9% 17.7%
The prevalence of depression Form 1 (13 years old)
DEPRESSION
among Malaysian adolescents aged
13-17 was around Form 2 (14 years old)

20%
FAMILY PEERS 37.1% 42.3%
Form 3 (15 years old)
ANXIETY

in 2017. Form 4 (16 years old)

8.9% 10.3% Form 5 (17 years old)

COMMUNITY MEDIA STRESS
SOCIAL

WHAT WE CAN DO TO SUPPORTING ADOLESCENT? CAMPAIGN

3 BE POSITIVE
THINK, ACT, GROW
1 BE A ROLE MODEL It is beneficial to concentrate on and emphasis
We can serve as an example of how to have a good rela- our child's social and emotional development at
tionship with our friends, kids, partner, and coworkers. these times.

2 BE A GOOD LISTENER 4 HAVE A TALK

Active listening can be a highly effective strategy for Communicating and without judgement about
enhancing parental bond with our child. Make a sex, relationships, and sexuality with our child
moment to listen if we were in the middle of anything. can help build their trust